Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an urgent meeting of his war cabinet to address the escalating situation following Iran’s recent attack. Today’s meeting is scheduled for 14:00 local time (11:00 GMT).
The war cabinet, which includes Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Minister Benny Gantz, and other key officials, convened on Sunday night to deliberate on the appropriate response to Iran’s actions. However, no consensus was reached at that time regarding how Israel should react to the attack.
Iran’s retaliation came after a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus resulted in the deaths of several Iranian commanders. The tension between the two nations has escalated, prompting world powers to urge restraint from both sides.
The current situation leaves Israel facing critical decisions. While there is consensus within the war cabinet about the necessity of responding to Iran’s aggression, disagreements persist regarding the scale and timing of any potential counteraction. The delicate balance between maintaining security and avoiding further escalation hangs in the balance.
