[UPDATE-Day 196-Apr 19-21:00Z] Israel-Iran War, Gaza and Hamas: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Israel’s Intentions Regarding Attack on Iran What are the Israeli intentions behind last night’s attack? According to a Washington Post report, the Israeli intention behind the attack on Iran was to signal that Israel has the ability to attack its nuclear facilities. Additionally, according to a former Mossad senior official, the purpose of the attack was to signal to the Iranians that Israel is capable of not only hitting Iranian infrastructure (airports, oil fields, etc.), but also other infrastructures (electricity, water, traffic), and again- their nuclear facilities. These reports haven’t been confirmed by Israeli officials. U.S. lawmakers back Israel amid…