On April 13, 2024, Iran launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, which arrived early in the pre-dawn hours of April 14. This barrage, almost completely intercepted in what has been dubbed Operation Iron Shield, was in response to the alleged Israeli airstrike that killed a top IRGC general in Damascus on April 1. Since then, Israel has launched a retaliatory strike on Iran as tensions remain high.
Military experts suggest Israel "broke its fear barrier," potentially leading to future strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Officials feared the Iranian attack had the potential to trigger a sharp, rapid Israeli response that could push the Middle East closer to an all-out regional conflagration.
At a recent rally in Michigan, Trump condemned Harris for attending a high-profile campaign event with pop star Beyoncé in Houston, Texas.
“It looks like they didn’t hit anything other than military targets,” Biden told reporters, adding, “I hope this is the end.”
Israel does not have the luxury of waiting. Iran is determined to destroy Israel. Those who doubt it are fooling themselves.
Iran would have a proportional response ready for any Israeli attack on Iranian soil, the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi threatened Israel from Turkey.
According to assessments, Sinwar is banking on a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, hoping such a conflict would reduce military pressure on Gaza and give him more time.
We may not be heading for a world war, but we could be heading for a world at war. Here's a look at the big conflicts around the world, and ones that could soon erupt, with nuclear-armed nations.
This is an edited excerpt from Gil Troy’s 64-page “The Essential Guide to October 7th and Its Aftermath: Facts, Figures, History,” published by the Jewish People Policy Institute.
Representative Jared Moskowitz blamed Iran for funding protests at the DNC and continues to advocate for Israel while standing behind President Joe Biden and running candidate Kamala Harris.
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