The Israeli military's head of operations Major General Oded Basiuk on Friday praised intelligence gathering on Iran's "nuclear program, the scientists, the sites, and the military leadership."
Iran was due to respond, he added, and defending the home front and military was key.
"One of the most important things now is the civilian and military home front, because the enemy’s response will come, and we must minimize the damage, maintain functional continuity, and preserve our offensive capabilities.”