Iran, Hezbollah
Rockets and drones - or assassinating Israeli officials? Shin Bet reportedly beefing up personal security against Iran
The growing assessment in Israel is that Iran or Hezbollah are waiting for the opportunity to strike at Israel, and that this may come in the form of personal assassinations rather than projectile salvos.

Avi Woolf
AUG 18, 2024 15:171 min read


Senior Israeli officials told Ynet that the Iranian retaliation for Israel's assassination of terrorist leaders may not come in the expected form of missiles and drones, and may indeed be instead an assassination campaign against Israeli officials - including ministers, MKs, and senior defense officials of all branches.
Consequently, the Shin Bet has increased its readiness and handed down strict instructions for all its organs.