Israel postponed its plans to retaliate for the October 1 missile assault on the Jewish state that was launched under the orders of the Iranian regime, according to a Thursday report by The Times.
The London-based newspaper cited a source familiar with Jerusalem's intentions, who indicated that last week’s leak of sensitive U.S. intelligence documents detailing the IDF’s initial steps to strike the Islamic Republic contributed to the decision. The individual claimed the security breach “delayed the attack due to the need to change certain strategies and components.”
“There will be a retaliation, but it has taken longer than it was supposed to take,” the informant continued.
The two top-secret dossiers, shared on a public Telegram account Friday, suggested that the probable method of engagement would involve long-range air-to-surface munitions, as these would minimize aircraft exposure in foreign territory.
The classified materials did not specify any potential targets the IDF might select, although media reports have confirmed they will be limited to military venues.
On Wednesday, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the Hatzerim air base near Beersheba, where he informed the pilots, “After we strike in Iran, everyone will understand what you did in the preparation and training process.”
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