Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asserted on Wednesday that any retaliation against Iran for its missile attack would be “lethal, precise, and unexpected,” in a video released by Israeli media.
After describing Iran’s Oct. 1 missile attack as a failure, Gallant said: “Whoever attacks us will be hurt and will pay a price. Our attack will be deadly, precise and above all surprising, they will not understand what happened and how it happened, they will see the results,” he said.
Netanyahu has vowed that Iran, Israel’s arch-enemy, will face consequences for its missile attack, while Tehran warned that any retaliation would lead to widespread destruction, heightening concerns of a broader war in the oil-rich region, potentially involving the United States.
On October 1, Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Israel has been deliberating on how to respond to the Iranian strike, which the United States assisted in defending against. However, President Biden has stated he does not support retaliatory strikes targeting Tehran’s nuclear sites.
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In Gaza, a large-scale Israeli operation in the northern region has left dozens dead and is threatening to shut down three hospitals, according to Palestinian officials and residents, more than a year into the war with Hamas.
The ongoing cycle of destruction and loss of life in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, continues as Israel intensifies its week-long ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon and weighs a major retaliatory strike on Iran following Iran’s missile barrage against Israel.
In northern Gaza, fierce fighting erupted in Jabaliya, where Israeli forces have conducted several major operations throughout the conflict, only to return as militants regrouped. The entire northern region, including Gaza City, has faced significant destruction and has largely been cut off by Israeli forces since late last year.
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