Israel’s Strike on Iran: A Tangled Web of Conflict and Risk

On Friday morning, Israel launched a strike on Iran, which had been anticipated by Western observers. The attack was a response to an Iranian attack on Israel in April. This attack came after an Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate. Following the attack, US President Joe Biden advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against an immediate response, cautioning against any offensive action against Iran. However, not all of Netanyahu’s colleagues agreed with this approach.

The Israeli war cabinet has been in discussions regarding the timing, scope and location of a military response to Iran’s aggression. Some members of the Israeli government who are more cautious or “doves” have expressed concerns about the risks of engaging in all-out war with Iran. The decision on how to proceed in the conflict with Iran remains complex and uncertain as tensions continue to escalate in the region.