Iran’s Alleged Plan to Strike Israel on Tisha B’Av

Iran has many allies in the Middle East and beyond. Their terror groups of Hamas and Hezbollah attack Israelis daily.  And now the war is expected to expand just as Iran is getting ready to announce themselves as a nuclear power.

Western intelligence sources, speaking to Sky News Arabia, have revealed alarming evidence that Iran intends to launch an attack on Israel during Tisha B’Av, a significant Jewish day of mourning, in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The planned attack is purportedly in collaboration with Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group backed by Iran.

New intelligence reveals the Islamic Republic of Iran and Hezbollah plan to attack Israel on the holiday of Tisha B’Av — the day we mourn the destruction of our temples in Jerusalem.

It’s never a coincidence that Jews are targeted on our holidays. Not on October 7th, and not… pic.twitter.com/bPznPHaHLC

— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) August 2, 2024

Tisha B’Av, commencing on the evening of August 12 and ending on August 13, is a solemn day for Jews, marked by fasting and mourning the destruction of the first and second Temples. The strategic choice of this day for an attack is believed to carry profound emotional and psychological ramifications, aiming to strike at a moment of vulnerability and historical sorrow.

Sources cited by the New York Times corroborated the planned retaliation, with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khameini, declaring on X that revenge was a duty following the assassination. The timing and symbolism of an attack on Tisha B’Av are intended to amplify psychological torment, tapping into historical traumas.

Lebanon: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) artillery shelling on the outskirts of the village of Rashiya al-Fakhar against Hezbollah targets. pic.twitter.com/vriGcY69hg

— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) August 2, 2024

Historically, adversaries have targeted Jewish holidays and observances to maximize impact, such as the infamous Yom Kippur War in 1973 and the recent attack on Simchat Torah. The intention is to exploit moments when the Jewish community is in a state of religious observance and possibly less prepared for military aggression.

Sky News Arabia also reported that the media coverage of such an attack would be aimed at sending a potent message to the Islamic world, reinforcing the narrative of Israel’s vulnerability and reigniting morale among terror groups. This strategy is seen as a way for Iran to demonstrate its unwavering support for regional militant leaders and to bolster the spirits of those aligned against Israel.

Northern Israel right now: we hold the Lebanese government responsible for EVERY single Hezbollah rocket fired toward Israel.

We will not allow anyone to terrorize the people of Israel. pic.twitter.com/ZqN1tHk7cR

— Israel ישראל (@Israel) August 1, 2024

In April, Iran attempted a similar offensive against Israel, launching hundreds of drones and missiles. However, according to IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the vast majority of these projectiles—170 explosive UAVs, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles—were intercepted and neutralized, causing only minor damage to an IAF base in southern Israel.

One thing is almost certain. There will be no peace until President Trump takes office. The Democrats have no interest in peace anywhere, as they have shown themselves to be agents of chaos.  Even with the Israel-Hamas war, the Democrats have supported Israel while at the same time giving massive financial support to Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.  Biden and the Democrats have given over 600 million to these criminals, and they immediately refunded their ‘Martyr’ program. A program whose dead terrorist photos line the streets as heroes, and their families receive monthly support thanks to Biden and crew.

Major Points

• Western intelligence indicates Iran, with Hezbollah’s coordination, plans to strike Israel on Tisha B’Av in response to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination.
• Tisha B’Av, a solemn day for Jews commemorating the destruction of the Temples, adds emotional and psychological weight to the planned attack.
• Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khameini, hinted at retaliation, calling for revenge for the “bitter, tragic event.”
• Historically, adversaries have targeted Jewish observance days, such as during the Yom Kippur War and the recent attack on Simchat Torah.
• Iran aims for an element of surprise, exploiting potential security distractions and sending a message of vulnerability to the Islamic world, possibly bolstering morale among allied terror groups.

Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News.