Israeli officials may not be responding to reports that the IAF attacked terror targets in Syria and possibly elsewhere, but this appears to be a case of actions speaking louder than words.

After missile intercept batteries have been deployed in Haifa, near Tzfas and the Jezreel Valley over recent days, the military today, Tuesday 25 Shevat 5773 placed another Iron dome battery into position, this time in the Upper Galil.

The move signals that military officials are concerned, and according to statements and hints to the media in statements from senior officials like Defense Minister Ehud Barak, they may actually be waiting for the Syrian/Hizbullah response.

Obviously there is no information of what is planned in the coming days and weeks, and we may see additional attacks in Syria which the international community may attribute to Israel. What is certain is that IDF intelligence feels the northern area of the country demand increased protection against incoming missiles from Lebanon and/or Syria.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)