The United States has warned Iran that if it attacks Israel directly in the coming days, Israel’s response this time will be tougher and more extensive than in April, according to what journalist Al -Hurrah in Tel Aviv.
She said Haaretz newspaper The American message was expressed through a third country in Europe that has diplomatic relations with Iran, and it aims to prevent Tehran from getting involved directly in the war between Israel and Hezbollah after a series of blows suffered by the group, especially the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
In April last year, Israel responded that hundreds of missiles and drones were launched from Iran towards its territory through a limited attack in Iran, without causing widespread destruction.
A Western diplomat familiar with the content of the American warning told an Israeli newspaper: “The Iranians received a clear message that it will be difficult for the United States to deter Israel if Iran attacks it directly for the second time.” trip in 6 months.”
He said: “Last time, the United States played an important role in stopping the Iranian attack and put pressure on Israel to moderate its response. “
Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging cross-border shelling daily since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on Israeli territories on October 7, and Israel responded with continued military operations in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli army announced, about a week ago, that they were continuing their air strikes in Lebanon, as part of an operation called “Arrows of the North.”
As part of the campaign, prominent leaders were assassinated, led by Nasrallah.
Hezbollah announces that missiles will be launched at Israeli sites, most of which are often intercepted by defense systems.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said more than a thousand Lebanese were killed and 6,000 wounded in the past two weeks, without specifying the number of civilians among them. The government said a million people, equivalent to a fifth of the population, were forced from their homes.
Israeli media reported that Defense Minister Yoav Galant, on Monday, mentioned a possible ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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2024-09-30 12:22:10
