Israel on high alert following Iran’s warning of missile retaliation amid Israel-Gaza conflict

In response to a recent airstrike in Syria that killed senior Revolutionary Guard commanders, Iranian leaders have promised a retaliatory attack of equal magnitude against Israel. Israel has suspended leave for combat units and heightened its air defence command as a precaution against a possible missile or drone attack from Iran. The Israeli military is considering reopening shelters in Tel Aviv to further prepare for any potential threats. Iran has denounced the airstrike that resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including a senior IRGC commander, as a violation of diplomatic norms and international treaties. Iranian leaders have described the targeting of the Iranian consulate in Damascus as unprecedented and have vowed a harsh response. Iran has also intensified GPS jamming efforts, causing disruptions to navigation services and daily operations in key Israeli areas. Former Israeli intelligence chief Amos Yadlin has speculated that Iran may choose Jerusalem Day to respond to the incident, either directly or through a proxy. On Thursday, Iran repatriated the bodies of seven IRGC members killed in the strike. The incident has the potential to further destabilize the volatile region, with concerns about implications on aviation safety and daily life. Reuters has contributed to this report.

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