(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Dr. Shimon Shapira - On January 20, 2019, the Qods Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired a medium-range, surface-to-surface missile at Israel, which was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome system. Apparently, the attack had been planned for a long time and approved by the Iranian regime in Tehran. This attack indicated Iran's readiness to ratchet up the level of violence and take greater risks of a strong Israeli reaction. It would seem that at this stage, we are facing a new strategic situation with regard to Israel's dealing with Iran in Syria. At its foundation lies the risk that Iran, through the Qods Force, will intensify its reactions to Israeli attacks on Syria and is even prepared to enter into a limited conflict with Israel. The writer, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center, served as Military Secretary to the Prime Minister and as Israel Foreign Ministry chief of staff.
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