“Cyber ​​attacks from Iran” on the “cabinet” table for the first time

In a remarkable move, the Israeli cabinet miniature for security and political affairs (cabins) met to discuss the consequences of the cyber attacks that attacked the infrastructure of Israeli water networks two weeks ago, as the newspaper revealed. ” Yediot Aharonot “, before it was later attributed in the American” Fox News “. The attack on Iran, although the Israeli security services had not yet determined who was behind it. The American Network accused Iran of using “American servers to launch an electronic attack on water and sanitation facilities in Israel,” while quoting a US Department of Energy official that “The United States is committed to protecting itself. and his allies from any attack … An investigation into the circumstances of the attack is underway. ” As for “Yediot,” he revealed that “a series of water installations were subjected to an electronic attack,” noting that “it was not known whether the operating systems were seized from them, or that the pumping operations were disrupted.”

Israeli officials: Attack is major escalation of Iranians and crosses red line

It is true that the cyber attack may not be the first of its kind, but it was launched against civilian facilities, as it is the first time that the “cabinet” met in secret (last Thursday), asking ministers and members of the They also sign forms that oblige them to keep the discussions that took place during the session confidential. The council’s own meeting to discuss such an attack raises questions about the nature of the cyber attack and its results, and the messages captured by the enemy, as the meeting in a state of secrecy indicates that the level of security in Tel Aviv It seems very dangerous, especially the prospects and implications of this battle.
Although the 13th Hebrew channel quoted officials as saying “the electronic attack did not cause any significant damage, while the damage was caused to the water facilities of some local councils,” the discussion of the attack at the “cabinet” level is one clear indication and recognition by the enemy that Tehran has great advantages and capabilities in The cyber field in which Israel has qualitative capabilities can open a wide and different arena for confrontation. Within this framework, the officials themselves stressed that “Israel sees the attack as a major escalation by the Iranians and crosses the red line, especially since the target water facilities are civilian facilities.” The channel also quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that “what happened exceeded all ethical standards, including in the war.” We did not expect this, nor from the Iranians themselves. ” The channel itself stated that “Israel is looking for ways to respond,” suggesting that it “will face this with a cyber-counterattack of a similar size,” but added: “The exchange of attacks at the cyber level could spiral out of control and become an exchange. of military attacks. “