Yoav Gallant

Iran's top diplomat has warned U.N. chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response if Israel attacks his country in retaliation for a missile attack.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security consultations at the Defense Ministry Monday night to discuss the response of Israel to the armed attack by Hezbollah drone strike on Sunday and the retaliation in Iran.

The United States urged its ally Israel to avoid Gaza-like military action in Lebanon, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it could face "destruction" like the Palestinian territory.

Israel appears to be in the “final stretch” for an attack on Tehran, and all the pieces seem to be falling into place.

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said today during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the unprecedented attack by the Islamist Palestinian movement Hamas on Israeli soil, that Israel has an obligation to bring back the hostages.

Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted.

Iran launched its second direct attack on Israel in history on Tuesday, firing what it said were 200 missiles including hypersonic weapons, and sending frightened Israeli civilians into shelters.

The US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, had a conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, emphasizing that there would be "serious consequences" for Iran if it opts to execute a direct military attack against Israel. During their discussion, Austin addressed security developments and Israeli operations, reaffirming US support for Israel's right to defend itself.

Israel has informed the U.S. that it plans to conduct a limited-scale ground operation in Lebanon that could begin imminently, an American official told the Washington Post.

The planned operation will be smaller in scale compared to Israel’s last war against Hezbollah in 2006, the official emphasized.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated small-scale operations in southern Lebanon, including incursions into tunnels used by Hezbollah, in preparation for a possible ground invasion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which cites anonymous sources.

The elimination of Hezbollah’s leader by an Israeli military strike near Beirut is “an act of justice” for his many victims, including thousands of American, Israeli, and Lebanese citizens, said U.S. President Joe Biden today.

“The U.S. fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself,” Biden reiterated in his statement.