Amid growing tensions in the Middle East, a former senior Israeli Military Intelligence officer has warned that Iran is actively preparing for another round of confrontation with Israel.
His remarks come at a time when relations between Tehran and the Israeli government remain deeply strained following recent strikes on Iranian facilities.
According to a report by the Jerusalem Post on Sunday, August 24, 2025, Colonel Dr. Jacques Neriah, who once served as a senior officer in the Israeli Defense Forces Intelligence unit, revealed that Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon have been instructed to keep their distance from mobile phones.
He suggested that this unusual directive was a strong indication that Iran and its allies are preparing for war.
Neriah linked the development to Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, which reportedly caused significant damage and resulted in the deaths of senior military officials and nuclear scientists.
He argued that the scale of the losses made it unlikely for Tehran to remain silent.
“There is a sense that a war is coming, that Iranian revenge is in the works,” Colonel Neriah warned during the interview.
He added that “the Iranians will not be able to live with this humiliation for long,” stressing that retaliation appeared inevitable.
He also expressed concern that the current low-intensity conflict on Israel’s northern border could spiral out of control.
According to him, what currently appears as skirmishes could quickly evolve into a broader and much more dangerous regional war orchestrated by Iran.
Beyond the looming threat of confrontation, Neriah also commented on reports of potential groundbreaking talks between Israel and Syria.
The discussions are said to involve the Syrian Interim President and leader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), Ahmad Abu Mohammad Al-Julani, also known as Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
Describing the possibility of such a meeting as “huge news,” the former intelligence officer said it would mark the realization of a long-standing Israeli strategic aspiration.
He noted that any form of dialogue with Syria could alter the security dynamics of the region.
Neriah, who once served as Deputy Head for Assessment in Israeli intelligence, revealed that the talks reportedly focus on renewing the 1974 disengagement agreement between the two countries.
This agreement, originally established to prevent direct conflict, has been a key element in managing tensions along the border.
He emphasized that the diplomatic push reflected a new level of seriousness on the part of the Syrian government.
According to him, the possibility of reviving the decades-old agreement underscored Syria’s willingness to engage constructively despite its complex internal and regional challenges.
The combined developments — a potential confrontation with Iran and Hezbollah, and possible diplomatic engagement with Syria — highlight the fragile and unpredictable state of Middle Eastern politics.
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