Former fighter pilot Maj. Gen. Tal Kalman, who heads the IDF’s Iran Directorate, says that dealing with the challenges the Islamic republic poses for Israel is a delicate and complex mission, but one the IDF is more than capable of handling.
By Yoav Limor, ISRAEL HAYOM

“The Iranian people pay a very heavy price for the regime’s interest in nuclear capability,” says Maj. Gen. Tal Kalman | Photo: Eric Sultan
But the security challenges are here to stay. The new government, when it is formed, will not be able to avoid them, and top of the list is Iran. Behind the scenes, preparations are already underway for these marathon discussions, which take place mainly within the IDF, and specifically in the new unit formed last year to deal with Iran and strategic issues – the Strategy and Third-Circle Directorate.
The man heading this unit, Tal Kalman, is one of the most-cautious generals in the General Staff, and his statements here, in his first and exclusive interview, portray exactly the threats and possible responses – including military – but also hold a warning: to avoid dealing with these problems could pose a strategic threat for Israel.
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