Israel does not dismiss the option of physically removing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a means to counter the nuclear threat from Iran.

Source: The Wall Street Journal citing an unnamed Israeli official

The official stated that the assassination of the Ayatollah is "not a taboo" for Israel. He mentioned that the war between Israel and Iran "will continue until Tehran abandons its nuclear program or Israel completely eliminates its ability to restore it.".

"Israel does not rule out the possibility of removing Ali Khamenei, but this depends on many factors," said political analyst Amit Segal from Channel 12, referencing his sources within the Israeli government.