He hopes the country responds in a way that “is smart, as well as tough,” but that does not escalate the conflict. According to him, it was more important to concentrate on freeing the Israeli hostages, getting aid supplies into the Gaza Strip and achieving a ceasefire there, adding that he planned to discuss this with the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority.
recalls that Iran launched significant air attacks on Israel on Saturday in response to a strike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus. Israeli officials are now vowing a harsh counter-attack against Iran. Israel’s allies worry such a response could fuel a spiral of violence and are urging restraint.