As tensions escalate in the region, Iran has launched strikes against US allies throughout the Middle East, targeting areas that include neighboring Jordan.
According to a report by The Times of Israel on July 14, 2026, in response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Tehran, emphasizing that Israel stands ready to deliver an overwhelming retaliation if its territory comes under direct attack.
Speaking at a conference held in the Negev city of Dimona, the Israeli leader declared that his country remains fully prepared for every possible scenario.
He conveyed a clear message to Iran’s leadership, stating that they should not anticipate any calm following an assault on Israel.
Netanyahu stressed that attackers must not expect events to unfold as they had in previous instances, because the situation would differ significantly this time.
He noted that while the earlier response from Israel proved powerful, any additional efforts to cause harm would encounter a reaction that is far more forceful and decisive.
Netanyahu highlighted the shift in dynamics, pointing out that Israel struck Iranian petrochemical facilities located in southwest Iran on June 8 as a direct counter to Iranian missile attacks on Israeli soil.
This action served as a demonstration of resolve. He asserted that the era when adversaries could strike Israel without facing severe consequences has ended.
Through its actions against Iran’s network of proxies and supporters, often referred to as the axis of evil, Israel has shown its determination.
The prime minister affirmed that his nation would persist in taking firm measures against all those who seek to inflict damage….See More