Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat warned Iran his country is ready to “go to the head of the snake”, as fears the conflict between Hamas and Tel Aviv may expand into a regional war grow further.
As clashes between Hezbollah and Israel continue on the northern border of the country, Mr Barkat said Tel Aviv is ready not just to have the terror group and Lebanon “pay a heavy price” should it believe they are opening a northern front, but also to “go after the heads of Iran”.
Speaking with the Mail on Sunday, the Israeli minister said: “The plan of Iran is to attack Israel on all fronts. If we find they intend to target Israel, we will not just retaliate to those fronts, but we will go to the head of the snake, which is Iran.”
He added: “When will we do that? When we decide. Israel has a very clear message to our enemies. We are saying to them, look what’s happening in Gaza – you are going to get the same treatment if you attack us. We are going to wipe you off the face of the Earth.”
