On Friday morning, Israel carried out a strike on Iran, which had been anticipated by Western observers. Tensions in the region have escalated as a result, with concerns being raised in Washington and London. The attack was in response to an Iranian assault on Israel on April 13, following an Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate.
After the April 13 attack, US President Joe Biden advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against taking immediate action against Iran. Biden cautioned Netanyahu against engaging in any offensive action against Iran and urged him to consider the successful air defense that Israel had achieved. However, not all of Netanyahu’s colleagues agreed with this approach.
The Israeli war cabinet has been discussing the timing, scope, and location of a military response to Iran’s aggression for some time now. Some members of the government who are more cautious or “doves” have expressed concerns about the risks associated with engaging in all-out war with Iran. Despite these concerns, it remains unclear how Israel will proceed in its conflict with Iran at this time.