Report: Israel on high alert as US could intervene in Iran protests

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : High-level diplomatic engagement has continued alongside the security assessments.
46% : Israeli security officials described to Reuters a climate of caution driven by uncertainty over how events inside Iran or decisions in Washington, could escalate Israel has moved into a heightened state of readiness as unrest spreads across Iran and speculation grows that Washington could become directly involved, reports Reuters.
46% : Israeli officials said security leaders convened over the weekend to evaluate potential consequences of U.S. involvement, particularly given the fragile state of regional stability following last month's brief but violent confrontation between Israel and Iran.
38% : While Israel has not publicly outlined any new military or defensive steps, Israeli security officials described to Reuters a climate of caution driven by uncertainty over how events inside Iran or decisions in Washington, could escalate.
32% : In comments published Friday, Netanyahu warned that Iran would face severe repercussions if it were to attack Israel, while noting that internal developments inside Iran were still unfolding.

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