Israel Warns Its Retaliation Against Iran Will Be ‘Significant’
- Defense chief to visit Washington as Israel weighs retaliation
- Israeli forces step up operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Palestinian youths inspect a fallen projectile after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Oct. 1.
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Israel’s defense minister is set to travel to Washington as the country vowed what one leader called a “significant” response to an Iranian missile attack a week ago and stepped up its military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Yoav Gallant will discuss “ongoing Middle East security developments” with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday, the Pentagon said. As well as considering a riposte to Tehran, Israel is engaged in an ever-broader conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah, reinforcing its ground troops and maritime forces on Tuesday.