According to journalist and defense analyst Yaakov Katz, the cost for Israel to strike Iran—militarily and politically—has significantly declined in the current geopolitical landscape. In a new commentary featured by JTA, Katz argues that international pushback, once a major barrier to such actions, has softened.

Katz notes that as global attention remains focused on other conflicts, including Russia-Ukraine and instability in the Middle East, Israel has more freedom to act without fear of major diplomatic consequences. At the same time, advances in technology and operational precision have reduced the physical and strategic risks of long-distance missions.

The article frames the current Israel-Iran conflict as a turning point. What once felt like a last-resort measure now seems to many Israelis as a necessary and achievable mission. Public support has surged, and Israel’s regional deterrence has reportedly improved following recent operations.

Katz also highlights that the airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure were not just tactical responses but a calculated effort to reshape power dynamics. He suggests that the message sent to Tehran was clear: Israel is both willing and able to act decisively when national security is on the line.

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JTA – The price to pay for attacking Iran has dramatically dropped’: Yaakov Katz on the war so far
Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)