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To Restore Deterrence, Israel Must Launch a Forceful Response Against Iran
Israel must not show restraint in the face of the first-ever direct Iranian attack on its soil. It must seize the opportunity and launch a broad strike on Iran to restore its deterrence and send a strong message to the region and the world. The absence of an Israeli response will confirm the perception that its deterrence is eroding and will invite aggression. Israel's neighbors and enemies are now examining its conduct. An Israeli attack would send a resounding, deterrent, powerful and unequivocal message to Iran and the entire region (especially after the October 7 attacks) that any attack
Iran’s ‘Ring of Fire’
Iran has spent years building a battle doctrine against Israel in which its proxies surround and attack Israel but it, ostensibly, is not involved • The assassination of a senior IRGC officer in Damascus makes it clear to Iran that this strategy does not give it immunity, and that if it intensifies its actions against Israel, any Iranian will be a legitimate target