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Israel Indecisive on Iran Attack

International Desk

  13 Oct 2024, 09:14
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Despite a cabinet meeting, Israel has yet to make a final decision regarding a potential attack on Iran, according to reports from Reuters and The Times of Israel, citing an official source.

On Thursday night, October 10, Israel’s security cabinet convened to discuss the situation, but no major decisions emerged from the meeting.

According to sources, Israel wishes to coordinate with the U.S. on how to respond to Iran's ballistic missile attacks, and strategic discussions between both nations are ongoing.

On October 1, Iran launched 180 missiles at Tel Aviv, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to threaten retaliation. However, no concrete decision on the nature or timing of a response has been made during the cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are reportedly deliberating potential strikes on various Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, oil production centers, military bases, missile factories, weapon stockpiles, and key Iranian leaders.

Earlier, Netanyahu discussed the matter with U.S. President Joe Biden over the phone. Reports suggest that while the gap between the two countries has narrowed, the U.S. has advised Israel to avoid an excessive response.

Meanwhile, CNN reports that Iran is increasingly concerned and is engaging in diplomatic outreach with other Middle Eastern countries to reduce the intensity of any potential Israeli retaliation. Iran’s key ally, Hezbollah, has also been weakened by recent Israeli attacks.

Although Israel has not ruled out striking Iranian nuclear sites, several Gulf nations—Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—have refused to allow Israel to use their airspace for such operations.

While Israel’s military capabilities have been widely discussed, the U.S. fears that the situation could escalate into a larger regional conflict. The world’s attention now remains focused on Israel’s next move.

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