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Israel on Alert Amid Escalation in Iran

Published January 12, 2026, 05:05
Israel on Alert Amid Escalation in Iran

Israel is on high alert following the escalation of internal unrest in Iran. The full Israeli Security Cabinet is expected to convene on Tuesday to discuss the situation, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a security meeting with close associates. These moves come in response to protests in Iran and their increasing suppression, with reports of dozens to hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests. A senior Iranian official warned that Tehran would strike Israel in the event of a US attack. While Israel does not appear willing to become directly involved in Iran's internal affairs, the threats and risk of escalation make the situation particularly critical.