Israeli cabinet orders army to intensify preparations for possible Iran attack

Israeli media reported that the security cabinet ordered the army to intensify preparations for a possible attack on Iran, while Tehran warned that every base involved in any aggression, from West Asia to Europe, would be a legitimate target.

Hilal Times Editorial DeskNovember 12, 2026, 09:11 AMUpdated: November 12, 2026, 12:16 PM

Israeli cabinet orders army to intensify preparations for possible Iran attack

Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported Wednesday evening that the security and political cabinet, chaired by interim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had instructed the army to intensify its preparations for a possible attack on Iran. The broadcaster said the instructions “could prompt the army to undertake activities that would ignite a war.”

Israeli media quoted security sources as saying that the army was continuing its preparations despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements that there was no need for a new strike on Iran. The sources considered that failing to reach an agreement or resume the attacks would mean “losing the gains achieved so far.” Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the cabinet would meet on Sunday for the first time in more than a month.

Eisenkot: No action without an immediate threat

The instructions came to light after opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, who was tasked with forming the new government following the October 27 elections, urged Netanyahu not to involve the army in any military action “without a direct and immediate threat” before the next government was formed. Netanyahu’s office accused Eisenkot of acting irresponsibly on security matters.

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In the same context, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir inspected the eastern border with Jordan and said the army must remain prepared at all times “for rapid shifts and unexpected developments,” without providing further details.

Tehran threatens to expand its response

Meanwhile, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, wrote that if the United States launched a new war against Iran, “every military base involved in the aggression, from West Asia to Europe, would be a legitimate target.” This comes as mediation efforts hosted by Qatar continue to resume talks between Washington and Tehran.

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