The IDF assesses that the current exchange of attacks with Iran is likely to continue for at least several more days, Army Radio reported on Monday morning.

According to the report, the IDF is preparing for a broad reserve call-up and is expected to mobilize several reserve battalions, alongside reinforcing forces along the borders, mainly along the seam line in Yehuda and Shomron and on the Jordan border.

The Home Front Command also launched a broad reserve mobilization on Monday morning. Rescue and recovery units are being called up and are preparing to respond rapidly to potential impact sites across the country if required.

The IDF believes that the Iranian axis is trying to impose new equations regarding the rules of engagement in their battle with Israel. Defense officials noted that similar efforts have been seen in the past, including attempts by Palestinian Islamic Jihad to create deterrence equations through rocket fire from Gaza following arrests of its terrorists in Jenin. They emphasized that Israel’s experience has shown that restraint in such situations can carry significant risks.

According to the report, the strike the IDF carried out this morning in Iran against the petrochemical plant carries a dual message. On the one hand, Israel is still limiting its actions, and on the other hand, it is signaling that it is prepared to strike Iran’s energy and oil infrastructure.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)