On Monday, the Israeli army spokesperson confirmed that those killed in the strike against the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1 were believed to be “terrorists” who posed a threat to Israel. This was the first official comment from the army regarding the attack. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari emphasized that there were no diplomats or civilians among the casualties and confirmed that those killed were members of the Quds Force, Hezbollah, and Iranian aides – individuals engaged in terrorism against Israel.
The strike on April 1 destroyed the Iranian consulate and resulted in the deaths of 16 people, including seven members of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, with two being senior officers. While Iran and Syria accused Israel of carrying out the attack, Israel never officially confirmed its responsibility. In response to the strike, Iran launched a significant missile and drone attack on Israel from its territory, which was intercepted by Israeli air defense systems.
Israel, alongside the United States and other countries, successfully intercepted the majority of projectiles with only minor damage occurring at Nevatim military base in southern Israel. During a visit to Nevatim military base on Monday, Herzi Halevi promised a retaliatory response to Iranian attack. The incident has escalated tensions in the region during a period of conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip.
