‘We can strike anywhere in Middle East,’ warns Israel’s military chief

Israel’s military chief issued a stern warning Tuesday following a missile attack by Iran, saying the country could strike “anywhere in the Middle East” in response. The statement came from Israeli Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi.

‘We know where to find key targets’

Halevi, visiting the Tel Nof airbase hit by Iranian missiles, emphasized Israel’s military capabilities.

“Iran fired around 200 missiles at Israel yesterday, targeting civilian areas and putting many lives at risk,” Halevi said. “We will respond. We know where to find key targets and how to strike them accurately and decisively.”

Halevi added that the Tel Nof base remains fully operational despite the attack. “We have the ability to reach and strike any point in the Middle East. Our enemies who have not realized this will soon understand.”

‘Severe, dangerous escalation’

On Tuesday, Iran launched approximately 200 missiles at Israel, claiming the action was in retaliation for the recent assassinations of key figures, including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander.

In response, Israel vowed to retaliate at a time of its choosing, labeling the missile attack as “a severe, dangerous escalation.”

Tensions in the region have intensified due to Israel’s ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in over 41,600 deaths, predominantly among women and children, since a Hamas attack last October. The conflict has also extended into Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 1,000 people and injured nearly 3,000 since Sept. 23.