Benny Gantz, former member of Israel’s war cabinet and leader of the National Unity Party, has called for direct attacks against Iran to counter attacks from Houthi forces and other groups aligned with Tehran, according to The Times of Israel.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Gantz stated that “the solution to putting an end to the attacks lies in Tehran”.
He emphasised the importance of acting decisively, saying, “Today, we have the opportunity to catalyse a ‘strategic flip’ against Iran and its proxies. We must capitalise on the opportunity. It would be a strategic mistake of historic proportion not to.”
On Monday the Mossad Director David Barnea advised that Israel target Iran directly, rather than the Houthis.
Barnea argued that Israel should “go for the head, Iran,” according to sources who spoke with Israeli news outlet Ynet.