Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated today, Thursday, that "Israel is on high alert amid increasing expectations that Iran or its allies will respond to the killing of senior leaders in the Lebanese Hezbollah group and the Hamas movement this week." He added, according to statements published by his office following a visit to the Home Front Command, "Israel is well prepared for any scenario, whether in defense or attack. We will hold anyone who commits an act of aggression against us, regardless of who they are, to a very heavy price."