⭕ According to a report published by Hallel Bitton Rosen, Channel 14:

During the past two months, a secret quartet met to plan "Operation Roaring Lion," and disclosure of the preparations was prohibited at that time. The quartet included: the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff, and the Head of the Mossad; they were later joined by the heads of Aman (Military Intelligence) and Amats (Operations Directorate).

• Netanyahu was responsible for communication with the United States.

• Katz** was responsible for accelerating readiness within the Israeli security apparatus.

• The American negotiations with Iran were considered a deception operation.

• The timing of the attack was moved forward for operational reasons.

• The primary goal in Israel: Overthrowing the Mullahs' regime.