Israel Braces for Attack by Iran as US Urges Gaza Cease-Fire
- US-led regional coalition is being formed to stop missiles
- Ministers get satellite phones, GPS scrambled, troops on alert
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Israel braced for a possible attack from Iran and regional militias in retaliation for assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas officials as the US sent defensive reinforcements while pressing for a Gaza cease-fire deal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting Sunday that “Israel is in a multifront war against Iran’s axis of evil. We are striking every one of its arms with great force. We are prepared for any scenario – both offensively and defensively.”