Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for 'weeks to come', military spokesperson says

Key Takeaways

• Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani affirmed on March 31 that Israel is prepared for “weeks to come” of operations against Iran, emphasizing available targets, munitions, and manpower while noting that continuation depends on political leadership's decision.
• Earlier statements from Brigadier General Effie Defrin (March 15) indicated planning through Passover (starting April 1) and beyond, signaling that Israel’s military campaign is structured and sustained over a multi‑week horizon (yahoo.com).
• Regional developments: Israel has already degraded significant portions of Iran’s defenses—with around 80% of air defenses and 60% of missile launchers destroyed—yet the conflict continues, prompting Israel to propose a defense budget increase of 30 billion shekels (~€8.3 billion) to sustain operations (apnews.com).