Israel Prepares for an Attack from Iran: When is the "Zero Hour"?

The newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" confirmed that Israel is ready for an attack from Iran in response to the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, stating that it could happen at any moment without any indication of its timing. According to "Yedioth Ahronoth," Israel is in a state of high alert in anticipation of a possible attack from Iran and Hezbollah. Although U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed G7 ministers last night (Sunday) that a retaliatory attack against Israel will likely occur within 24 to 48 hours, officials in Israel express uncertainty about the "zero hour," but preparations are being made for any immediate attack that could be launched at any moment. The newspaper noted that Israel has completed its defensive and offensive preparations after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security consultation that concluded after midnight. On Monday, there was no further assessment of the situation, and a senior Israeli official commented on Blinken's remarks: "We don’t really have any indication of when they will attack... Our assessment is that they will attack."