Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen is convinced that the campaign against the Iranian axis of evil is at a critical turning point. In an interview in the Arutz Sheva-Israel National Newsstudio, he stated, "The equation is very simple - if Iran does not accept the dictates of the United States, there will undoubtedly be a military strike. Iran is no longer in a position to keep dragging its feet. We are seeing Trump’s actions regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which are leading to an economic collapse. Iran has been hit very hard militarily, and Trump is determined to achieve the war’s objectives - either diplomatically or through military action."
When the minister was asked about the potential price the Israeli home front might pay in the event of such a direct confrontation, he replied, "The State of Israel has already proven that it knows how to defend itself, and furthermore, how to strike back with precision and lethality." At the beginning of the war, questions were raised regarding the readiness of the electricity and energy sectors for blackout scenarios or massive strikes on critical infrastructure. Minister Cohen, who is responsible for these systems, dismissed the claims, highlighting a successful risk management strategy that proved itself in the moments of truth.
"We made sure to increase stockpiles, we ensured diversification, we ensured fortification, and emergency teams were ready. We did sustain hits, yet despite this the citizens of Israel lacked for nothing, not even for a single second. Not electricity, not gas, not water, and not fuel," he stressed. For Cohen, Israeli strength is reflected not only in the fortification of infrastructure but also in the weakness of the enemy."We assess that the regime in Iran is standing on shaking ground. They talk a big game, but their leader is hiding for fear of being assassinated. I think there is no doubt today as to who the strongest power in the Middle East is. I expect the regime in Iran to collapse. The only question is when it will happen." (Read More)
