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The Israeli war cabinet on Monday asserted the need for a decisive response to Iran’s aggression, emphasizing the necessity for a clear and forceful reaction,
Israel affirmed its stance against allowing Iran to establish an equation through its alleged attacks, signalling its determination to counter Tehran’s actions.
Israel’s air force, equipped with advanced fighter jets including F-16, F-15, and F-35 aircraft, is also preparing for a counter-strike against Iran, although no specific timeline was provided by the Israeli War Cabinet, said a report by Israeli news outlet Channel 12.
Despite readiness for retaliation, Israel clarified its intention not to escalate tensions into a wider regional conflict through its actions.
The United States urged Israel to exercise restraint, with President Joe Biden cautioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against US involvement in a counter-offensive.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin the inevitability of Israel’s response to Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack.
Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, Herzi Halevi, affirmed that Israel would retaliate against the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran, considering appropriate next steps.
Iran warned Israel against further adventurism, asserting readiness to respond with immediate, stronger, and more extensive measures if provoked.
International leaders, including British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French President Emmanuel Macron, cautioned against retaliatory actions, urging restraint to prevent further escalation.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed concern over potential strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities but confirmed the resumption of inspections, highlighting the need for extreme restraint amidst escalating tensions.