Top Israeli military officials reasserted that their country has no choice but to respond to Iran’s weekend drone and missile attack, even as European and US officials boosted their calls for Israel to avoid a tit-for-tat escalation that could provoke a wider war.
Israelis awaited word on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would respond to Iran's first-ever direct attack as international pressure for restraint grew amid fears of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
Israel's military chief said on Monday his country would respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack amid calls for restraint by allies anxious to avoid an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response against Iran, an official said. The cabinet remains determined to act, but it's not clear if a decision has been made. Follow for the latest updates.
Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend was likely one of the largest — if not the largest — combined drone-missile barrages ever launched. Why it matters: Iran's drone and missile salvo,
United Nations human rights experts on Tuesday called for a de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, charging that the tit-for-tat attacks violate international law.
Iran launched a much-expected attack on Israel on Saturday, though Israel—along with international help—was able to intercept many of the attacking drones.
For the US president, the tightrope he was walking on the Israel-Gaza war has got even thinner, as he seeks to both de-escalate the situation and deter Iran, while facing domestic pressure from both left and right over the relationship with Israel.
Dramatic videos show Israeli fighter jets and warships downing some of the 350 drones and missiles fired by Iran. The Israel Defense Forces shared the black-and-white footage Sunday, showing several slow-moving suicide drones being obliterated through the cross-hairs of the pilots’ targeting systems.
Hamas war in Gaza, but global leaders have their eyes on Israel, which is expected to retaliate against Iran following Tehran's weekend aerial attacks toward Israel.
Asian stocks fell and oil prices climbed Tuesday on growing fears of a wider war in the Middle East after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's
The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief said on Monday he is concerned about Israel possibly targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, but that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of Iranian facilities would resume on Tuesday.
Israel has crafted its response to Iran's attack, with one Knesset member saying the country wants to send a message to Iran without escalating tensions.