Prof. Kobi Michael: Israel’s actions against Iran and the targets it chooses will depend on the level of cooperation between Israel and the United States. If Israel is able to reach an understanding with the U.S. regarding the destruction of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—whether not in the initial phase of operations, but perhaps after Iran’s response—I assume that Israel will target military assets, and possibly symbolic targets as well, during the next stage of operations. However, if Israel is unable to reach an understanding with the U.S. by November 5th, the day of the U.S. presidential election, I assume Israel will proceed independently, targeting a broader range of sites, including Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The interview took place on the ILTV channel on october 13, 2024.