Israel’s Security Cabinet Meets on Iran as Biden Urges Caution
- White House trying to temper Israel’s retaliation against Iran
- Israel defense minister says its response will be ‘surprising’
People stand near the remains of a missile following an attack by Iran near the Dead Sea, Israel, on Oct. 2.
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Israel’s security cabinet met Thursday night to discuss how to retaliate against Iran for its missile attack last week, as US efforts to influence the decision remained in question.
A final decision on the timing of the strike was to be made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, public broadcaster Kan said.