Israel Warns Iran Resumes High-Pace Ballistic Missile Production; Army Prepares Alternative Hamas Plan

A representative of the Israeli military informed the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in a secret briefing that Iran has returned to high-rate ballistic missile production approximately six months after the 12-day war between the two parties.

Summary of Israeli Army Briefing:

• Iranian Threat: The representative confirmed Iran's intensified missile production.

• Alternative Gaza Plan: Asked if there was a ready plan to defeat and dismantle Hamas if the Trump plan fails, the representative stated that the Israeli Army is working on formulating a plan that is still "in the design stages."

• Hamas Exploitation: It was mentioned that Hamas is exploiting the ceasefire to rearm itself in all aspects, including training, combat doctrine, and weapon production.

• Turkey Dispute: A dispute was revealed over Turkey's pressure to participate in the stabilization force in Gaza, which Israel is reportedly opposing.

Recent Iranian Military Drills:

• Gulf Exercises: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval force conducted two-day exercises last Friday in the Arabian Gulf, involving intensive launches of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones (including the "302" ballistic missile). The drills aimed to deter "foreign threats."

• Advanced Focus: The training emphasized increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and included issuing warnings to US vessels operating in the area.

• International Signal: Earlier this month, Iran hosted a military training session with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), described as a message of "peace and friendship" to neighbours, but also a decisive warning to enemies, primarily Israel.