Tel Aviv
\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly assured US President Joe Biden that any forthcoming Israeli attack on Iran will target military infrastructure, rather than sensitive nuclear or oil facilities.
\nThis assurance, revealed by US and Israeli officials, came during a phone call last week between the two leaders.
\nThe phone conversation marks a critical moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which has escalated in recent months following a series of high-profile attacks.
\nTensions flared when Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1, retaliating for the assassinations of senior figures, including Hezbollah\u2019s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and a former Hamas leader.
\nIsrael has vowed to respond, but Netanyahu\u2019s latest comments indicate that the Israeli counterstrike will be more narrowly focused than initially feared.
\nDuring the call, Biden reportedly emphasized the need to avoid strikes on Iranian nuclear and oil sites, warning that such actions could lead to a broader regional escalation and disrupt global oil markets.
\nThis is particularly concerning with the US presidential election approaching on November 5, where any spike in oil prices could have political ramifications for the Biden administration.
\nNetanyahu, in response, assured Biden that Israel\u2019s retaliation would be limited to military targets, seeking to avoid the perception of interfering in US domestic politics.
\nDespite this moderation, Israel\u2019s leadership remains committed to a robust military response to Iran\u2019s recent missile attacks, which left significant damage across Israeli territory.
\nThe Israeli prime minister\u2019s more restrained stance has reportedly factored into Washington\u2019s decision to increase its military support for Israel.
\nOn Sunday, the US announced it would deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel, operated by approximately 100 US troops.
\nThis move aims to strengthen Israel\u2019s air defenses as tensions with Iran continue to simmer.
\nWhile Israel prepares its military response, the conflict in Lebanon and Gaza also continues to escalate. Israeli forces have expanded their operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, where clashes have intensified.
\nMeanwhile, Israel has resumed airstrikes in northern Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds, and has issued fresh evacuation orders to civilians in the area, drawing warnings from humanitarian groups about the risk to non-combatants.
\nNetanyahu\u2019s focus on military targets in Iran appears to signal a desire to keep the conflict contained, even as regional tensions threaten to spill over.
\nThe Biden administration, for its part, remains committed to supporting Israel\u2019s defense but has reiterated its caution against actions that could trigger a wider conflict.
\nAs the situation develops, both sides are walking a fine line between military retaliation and the risk of broader regional destabilization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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