Joint Iran-Hezbollah strike could cripple Israel’s energy lifelines, report says
A new assessment warns that Iran and Hezbollah could target Israel's critical maritime energy and water infrastructure in the Mediterranean. The report highlights the vulnerability of Israel's natural gas rigs and desalination plants to various missile and drone threats.
Why it matters
The potential disruption of energy and water supplies poses a significant national security risk to Israel's civilian population and economy.
A combined Iranian and Hezbollah attack on Haifa Bay, including strikes against civilian shipping near the natural harbor or gas rigs in the Mediterranean, is among several key threats Israel must now prepare for, according to a new assessment published by the Alma Research and Education Center last week.With a demonstrated willingness to target key maritime assets using ballistic missiles, drones, cruise missiles, anti-ship munitions, explosive boats, and potentially underwater threats and commando capabilities, the center warned that the threat must be taken seriously, even though Israel has proven defensive capabilities against each individual threat.Much of Israel's energy and water needs depend on rigs and facilities located along the Mediterranean coast.
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