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Israel Prepared to Keep Striking Iran for 'weeks to Come', Military Spokesperson Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 31, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 31, 2026
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Israel signals readiness for weeks more of strikes against Iran, stating it has sufficient targets, munitions, and manpower—though ultimate decisions rest with political leadership.
Israel Military Ready to Sustain Strikes on Iran for Several More Weeks
Israel's Ongoing Military Operations Against Iran
JERUSALEM, March 31 (Reuters) - Israel is prepared for "weeks" more of fighting in Iran, a military spokesman said on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview the war was "beyond the halfway point."
Military Preparedness and Resources
Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters the decision is up to political leaders. But "we are prepared to keep operating for weeks to come. We have the targets for that, the munition for that, the manpower for that, and it's up to the leadership to decide," he said.
Leadership's Role in Continuing Operations
(Reporting by Steven Scheer, Editing by William Maclean)
Key Takeaways
- •Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani affirmed on March 31 that Israel is prepared for “weeks to come” of operations against Iran, emphasizing available targets, munitions, and manpower while noting that continuation depends on political leadership's decision.
- •Earlier statements from Brigadier General Effie Defrin (March 15) indicated planning through Passover (starting April 1) and beyond, signaling that Israel’s military campaign is structured and sustained over a multi‑week horizon (yahoo.com).
- •Regional developments: Israel has already degraded significant portions of Iran’s defenses—with around 80% of air defenses and 60% of missile launchers destroyed—yet the conflict continues, prompting Israel to propose a defense budget increase of 30 billion shekels (~€8.3 billion) to sustain operations (apnews.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for 'weeks to come', military spokesperson says
1How long is Israel prepared to continue strikes on Iran?
Israel is prepared to continue military operations against Iran for several more weeks, according to a military spokesperson.
2What did Prime Minister Netanyahu say about the war's progress?
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the war was 'beyond the halfway point' in an interview.
3Who decides the duration of Israel's military actions?
The decision on the duration of military actions is up to Israel's political leaders, the military spokesperson said.
4Does Israel have the resources for extended conflict with Iran?
Yes, the spokesperson confirmed that Israel has the targets, munitions, and manpower required for extended operations.
