Israel's foreign minister issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that Israel would retaliate with direct attacks on Iranian targets if Iran launches an attack on Israel from its territory. The warning came after Iran's Supreme Leader threatened retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that killed top Iranian military officials in Syria.
The exchange of threats between Israel and Iran signals a potential escalation in the conflict, with the U.S. closely monitoring the situation to prevent a regional conflict. While the U.S. remains an ally of Israel, there is a growing divide between President Biden's administration and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government.
President Biden criticized Netanyahu's handling of the conflict in Gaza, particularly concerning civilian casualties. Democrats in Congress have called for restrictions on arms sales to Israel unless measures are taken to minimize civilian casualties.
The tensions between Israel and Iran, coupled with internal political challenges in Israel, have raised concerns about the stability of the region. The possibility of direct attacks between the two countries could have far-reaching implications for the Middle East and beyond.
