Defense Minister Yoav Gallant disclosed that the feasibility of a ground operation in Iran had been evaluated, according to a statement. No further details were provided.
The revelation by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that Israel had assessed the feasibility of a ground operation in Iran adds to a series of recent reports and assessments concerning potential Israeli military action against Iran, as The Zioneer has documented. Over the past month, multiple reports have indicated that the likelihood of strikes on Iran has increased, and assessments have been made about the possibility of a ground invasion. However, Gallant's statement is the first public acknowledgment from a senior Israeli official that such an option was considered feasible. The statement did not elaborate on the timing or scope of the assessment.
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