Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Saturday that his country had strengthened its defensive and offensive capabilities in various areas, including land, air, sea and intelligence, against a possible attack by Iran or its representatives.
Israel will protect its citizens, Gallant said in a statement, adding that Iran's actions reaffirm its status as a "terrorist state."
He assured that Israel is fully prepared to fight any form of "terrorism" and called on citizens to adhere to the guidelines given by the Israel Defense Forces and The Home Front Command.
Gallant is conducting an assessment of the operational situation with the IDF chief of general staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other senior defense officials on Saturday night.