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Israel Warns Iran Planning Coordinated Multi-Front Proxy Attack

Israeli intelligence and US-Israeli assessments say Iran may be helping several allied groups prepare a larger attack on Israel.

The groups reportedly include Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and militias in Iraq, while one report also mentions Syria.

The alleged plan would have different groups attack from several directions at the same time.

This would be different from the October 7, 2023, attack, when the other groups did not launch a full attack together.

Reports say Iranian Quds Force officials have spoken with commanders from these groups.

They have also reportedly held exercises and strengthened their military relationships.

Iran is said to be making more missiles and drones after earlier conflicts.

Israel responded by increasing readiness and holding the “Dawn 2.0” exercise.

Key facts

Reported planner: Iran, according to Israeli intelligence and US-Israeli assessments
Reported participants: Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and Iraqi militias; one report also names pro-Iranian militias in Syria
Coordination efforts: Conference calls, meetings, joint training and closer operational and personal ties
Reported Iranian role: Quds Force officials allegedly coordinated with commanders of allied groups
Weapons preparation: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly increasing missile and drone production
Israeli response: The Israel Defense Forces launched the “Dawn 2.0” readiness exercise on September 6
Earlier coordination gap: Reports say Iran and Hezbollah lacked full details about the October 7 attack, while Hezbollah launched limited strikes rather than a full parallel offensive

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