Iran’s ‘Kill List’ Signals a Dangerous Turn in the Shadow War with Israel

In a significant escalation, Iran has published a list of Israeli officials it intends to assassinate. This action, publicized by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on social media, mirrors actions often associated with Israel. The individuals named include Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with other high-ranking figures such as Katz, former Israeli Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar. Katz responded to the announcement by invoking the ‘Red Wedding’ from the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones,’ a reference to the covert operations. The Iranian action is seemingly a response to Israel’s prior operation, ‘Rising Lion,’ which destroyed a significant part of Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. This development raises concerns about a further escalation and possible retaliatory actions in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.