Meticulous preparation over years culminated in a single night that revealed Israel’s striking power in unprecedented depth. In a three-pronged operation, the Mossad precisely positioned weapons in Iran, conducted coordinated attacks on air defense systems from disguised vehicles, and launched explosive drones directly from Iranian soil targeting missile sites. “The success of this operation goes beyond the impact of a surprise attack—because there was no surprise. Even when the Iranians knew of the attack, they were no match for it,” an Israeli security source told the media.

“By cunning tactics and strategy (תַּחְבּוּלָה) wage war” (Proverbs 24:6). Only through sophisticated tactics, wise counsel, and strategic planning can a war be successfully fought. This verse provides a spiritual backdrop for Israel’s security doctrine. The focus is not solely on military might but on cleverness and cunning “Tachbula” (תַּחְבּוּלָה): foresight, targeted deception, prevention, and precise intelligence, as reflected in operations by the Mossad or IDF, such as the strike in Iran. In other words: Victories are not won on the...

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