The Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Army, Herzi Halevi. (ARCHIVE)
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said Monday that there will be an Israeli “response” to Saturday’s Iranian drone and missile attack, but did not offer further details.
The Israeli media Haartez, which cites sources close to the discussions, said this Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is inclined to attack Iran militarily, but that international pressure to avoid an escalation in the region will have a great weight on him. the decision.
“We are looking ahead, considering our steps, and This launching of so many missiles, cruise missiles and drones into the territory of the State of Israel will receive a response“Halevi said during a visit to the Nevatim air base in the south, which received minor damage during the attack.
At the moment, the Israeli authorities have not announced what measures they will take after the Iranian attack, although local media report that the War Cabinet, which met this Monday and also plans to meet tomorrow, Tuesday, wants to give a forceful response.
According to Israeli news channel 12, the authorities do not want to start a regional warand its main military ally, the United States, has already warned that it will not support a military response.
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2024-04-18 00:25:49