Israel ‘waiting’ and ‘preparing’ for any scenario after Haniyeh revenge threats Tensions are running high in Israel and people brace for a potential response from Hamas and Iran-backed militant groups in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen who have vowed to avenge the killing of Ismail Haniyeh Wednesday. “Israel is just basically waiting and preparing” for any scenario, ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller told FRANCE 24, citing Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.