Israel vows to retaliate against Iran for missile attacks

[Nevilledog]

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/15/israel-iran-attack-missiles-retaliation

Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Sunday that Israel has no choice but to respond to the unprecedented missile and drone attack launched by Iran over the weekend, a U.S. official and another source briefed on the call told Axios.

Why it matters: The Biden administration and several other Western countries allied with Israel are urging Benjamin Netanyahu's government not to rush into a retaliation against Iran that could lead to a regional war.

The latest: Gen. Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, said Monday that "Israel is considering next steps" and that "the launch of so many missiles and drones to Israeli territory will be answered with a retaliation."

* Ahead of a meeting Monday with Iraq's deputy prime minister, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. is coordinating a diplomatic response to the Iranian attack intended to prevent further escalation.
* "Strength and wisdom must be the two sides of the same coin," Blinken said in what appeared to be a message for Israel.

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[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. Nice distraction for the world from what you're doing to innocent Palestinians and aid workers in Gaza, huh Bibi?

[elias7]

2. You do know why Israel attacked the consulate, don't you?

This has never been about Israel and Gaza. This has always been about Israel surrounded by a sea of Arab countries, all of which at many points in time have tried to destroy Israel.

How is an Iranian funded and sponsored hezbollah attack inside Israel become Netanyahu trying to distract?

[ripcord]

3. So you are saying that Iran has the right to run a proxy war against Israel

Without fear of retaliation? So many people are willing to support terrorists.