Israel is considering retaliating against Iran's recent attacks, but is reportedly weighing its response.

Instead of missile strikes, cyberattacksare being considered as an alternative, taking into account the impact on civilian casualties and the risk of escalation to other countries, including the United States.

■ Israel's Retaliation Against Iran

Israel is reportedly considering cyberattacks as a military operation equivalent to missile strikes.

Both countries are considering the possibility of escalation, and analysts believe cyberattacks could be a substitute.

While Israel is reportedly discussing ways to retaliate, it has not explicitly stated that a direct strike will be used. Instead, the possibility of a cyberattack has emerged as the preferred option.

The United States and other allies are reportedly not opposing this approach.

In 2021 and 2023, hacking groups linked to Israel launched cyberattacks against Iran's oil refineries, steel mills, and railway systems. It is believed that they have set numerous potential targets for disruption of internal operations and disruption of key infrastructure.

The cyberwarfare between Israel and Iran has a history spanning nearly two decades.

In 2010 and 2021, the United States and Israel deployed the Stuxnet cyberweapon, specifically designed for Iran, to disable key facilities.

Israel has a dedicated National Cyber Bureau and a collection unit within the Israeli Defense Force, dedicated to enhancing cyberattack capabilities. This unit is known to play a central role in Israel's cyberattack operations and reportedly played a leading role in the Stuxnet attack, collaborating with the United States.

Iran has also strengthened its cyber capabilities, often mirroring Israel's tactics.

An Iranian official has stated that they "reverse-engineered Stuxnet to create malware".

Hacking groups allegedly supported by Iran have reportedly targeted adversaries with cyberattacks, including allegations of attacks against Israeli facilities.

During the recent Gaza war, Iran launched cyberattacks against Israel. Reports indicate that the intensity of these attacks has increased threefold compared to previous periods.

In response to this, an Iranian official acknowledged that "Israel is a cyber superpower, and we are an emerging cyber power," suggesting that while Iran may not be at the same level as Israel, they have built comparable capabilities.

This article aims to provide information about Israel's retaliation against Iran.

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