The open channels between Washington and Tel Aviv in the management of the crisis in the Middle East, he confirms on his television high-ranking Israeli army officer.

Nikoleta Kritikou – Journalist SKAI: In your plans, do you count on the help of the USA, given that they have made it clear that they will not participate in retaliation?

Peter Lerner, Lt. Gen. – Israeli Army Spokesman: “We are very careful with our allies. The United States played a central role in the defensive efforts on Saturday night. The defense apparatus, with the commander of the United States Central Command, General Corilla, who came here immediately and was here for several days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. We have clarified the plan of action and the repulsion of so many different forces at work. We must continue to keep channels open with our allies, we understand that Iran is not just an Israeli problem. Iran has been a destabilizing factor in the region for too long, and we need to make sure that it can’t happen again and that they don’t create a new order by terrorizing the people of this region.”

He reports to that “the government is considering various scenarios presented to it by the Israeli army. It elaborates what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, and what strategic purpose the response should serve. I think this period is very difficult. The most important thing is that we are talking about an ongoing situation.”

At the same time, Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government partners continue to push for harsh retaliation against Iran.

According to a CNN report, far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for the Israeli response to cause a disproportionate price and “shake” Tehran. In other words to risk starting the third world war.

Passover is a milestone for Israeli retaliation, with a US official estimating that the Israeli response is most likely to occur after the Jewish holiday is over.