Bracing for impact: Netanyahu to provide Lapid with security update on possible Iranian retaliation
With Iran and its proxies meeting in Tehran to discuss retaliation for the strikes in Beirut and Iran, Israel is increasing its readiness and bracing for a response.
Ynet reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu will provide a security update this afternoon (Thursday) to Opposition Leader Yair Lapid at the Kiryah in Tel Aviv regarding the possible Iranian threats to Israel following the assassinations in Beirut and Iran.
Iran and the leaders of its proxy forces throughout the Middle East are reportedly holding a meeting in the country to discuss retaliation for the assassination of Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Factories close to the border have been ordered to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals they use by IDF Rear Command in preparation for an expected projectile barrage from Lebanon.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is expected to give a speech outlining the organization's response to the assassination of one of its major leaders.