Gallant told CNN: Israel It is coordinating closely with the United States as it prepares to respond to Iran, but will “make its own independent decisions” about how to respond.
The Middle East is closely monitoring possible scenarios for the upcoming Israeli strike on Iran, in response to the missile attack launched by the latter on Israel a few days ago.
Although the United States confirmed its opposition to launching a strike against… Iranian nuclear facilitiesGallant said that Israel “has not ruled out any of its options.”
Gallant, who will meet his American counterpart, Lloyd Austin, on Wednesday to talk about threats from Iran and its proxies, added: “Everything is on the table.”
He added: “Israel has the ability to strike targets near and far. We have proven that. We will respond to the Iranian attack appropriately. We will not stand idly by, nor should the international community stand idly by.”
Gallant became one of Israel’s main interlocutors USwhere he spoke frequently with Austin and senior White House officials.
On Sunday, the Israeli Defense Minister also met with the head of US Central Command, Michael Eric Kurella, to discuss the planned Israeli response against Iran.
Gallant also spoke about what he considered “the success of the Israeli campaign against Lebanese Hezbollah so far,” saying that Israel “dismantled a large part of its capabilities.” He also pointed out that Hezbollah “is now facing a lack of leadership and control,” especially after the killing of its senior leaders and on Their leader is Hassan Nasrallah.
He said that the Israeli ground operation in southern Lebanon remains limited to targeting sites Hezbollah Closest to the border, even as the attack has expanded in recent days.
Gallant continued: “The strikes directed by Israel against Hezbollah created a rift that now opens the door to change not only in Lebanon, but in the entire Middle East.”
