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Israeli cabinet wants response to Iran attack, divided over timing and scale, officials say
2024-04-15
[GEO.TV] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu"s war cabinet favours a retaliation against Iran for its mass drone and missile attack but is divided over the timing and scale of any such response, Israeli officials said on Sunday.

The five-member cabinet, in which Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz have decision-making powers, met on Sunday and was expected to convene again for further discussions.
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Posted by:Fred

#8  Send them back to 700 AD.

When did they leave?
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2024-04-15 12:02  

#7  This is when your generals present a list of options.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2024-04-15 12:01  

#6  Was that their wad, though? Not sure.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2024-04-15 11:23  

#5  It's where they want to be. Israel would be doing then a favor.

And behind the scenes, the House of Saud says "yes, yes yesssss"
Posted by: M. Murcek   2024-04-15 09:39  

#4  ^ Iranian strategic cock-up. Wounding the lion, failing to make the kill.

Avoid the 'next time' when Israeli luck may have run out. Take the kill shot before they re-arm. Send them back to 700 AD.
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-04-15 09:37  

#3  iran shot their wad. Pound them. The world media will say Israel is a bully.

So be it.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2024-04-15 09:30  

#2  Israel's war cabinet considers whether to 'go big' against Iran - despite WW3 fears: Ministers discuss airstrikes and pressure Netanyahu to launch 'crushing attack' despite fears of 'catastrophic escalation'
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-04-15 09:24  

#1  Israel threatens AIRSTRIKES on Iran as Biden is accused of 'sleepwalking the US into another catastrophic war' and Trump slams 'weak and incompetent' president for failing to address the nation
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-04-15 06:49  

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