Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Attack, Convenes War Cabinet
Tensions Escalate as Netanyahu Warns of Retaliatory Strike
Israel's Prime Minister convenes senior defense officials amidst heightened security concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened the war cabinet and senior defense officials on Friday afternoon local time (09:30 AM) to address the growing threat of an Iranian attack. The move comes after a military commander traveled to Israel on Thursday, as fears escalated that Iran could launch a retaliatory strike against the country.
According to officials, Israel is urging Iran to withdraw from its threats to launch missile and drone attacks on government targets. The Israeli government is preparing for the possibility of a direct attack or one carried out through proxies.
The heightened tensions follow airstrikes within Syria attributed to Israel. The strikes reportedly targeted Iranian-backed militias, raising concerns of a wider conflict involving multiple regional actors.
The Israeli-Gaza war and the wider Middle East crisis remain in focus, with the latest updates and analysis available on The Guardian's live blog.
Komentar