Iranian threat, the Israeli embassy in Rome and 30 other diplomatic offices closed. Fears of retaliation from Tehran are growing after the raid on its consulate in Damascus.

"Complex days await us, it is not certain that the worst is behind us", admitted the head of military intelligence Aharon Aliva. "We are ready for all scenarios", specified IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari, adding that "the forces are well deployed in defensive and offensive formations" with "multi-level protection and aircraft in the sky 24 hours a day"