Middle East conflict live updates: Israel weighs response to Iranian attack as U.S., allies urge restraint

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Israel’s war cabinet met to consider its response to an unprecedented Iranian attack. Biden and other world leaders called for restraint.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet met Monday for the second consecutive day to discuss Israel’s response to the Iranian attack. “Israel retains all its options,” government spokesman David Mencer said at a news briefing. “We reserve the right to do everything in our power, and we will do everything in our power to defend this country.” The White House has emphasized that it wants to de-escalate tensions in the region and would not take part in any offensive Israeli reprisal.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a member of the war cabinet, expressed appreciation for the role played by the United States in thwarting the Iranian attack in a call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday evening, according to an Israeli readout. “Minister Gallant highlighted the opportunity to establish an international coalition and strategic alliance to counter the threat posed by Iran,” the statement continued.

 

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