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Israel allies urge 'restraint' instead of reaction after Iran drone attack | BBC News
The UK joined Israel’s defence against Iran in order to prevent an escalation of the conflict, Lord Cameron has said. UK RAF jets intercepted a small number of drones bound for Israel in Iran’s first ever direct attack on its territory. The foreign secretary urged Israel to be “smart” and “tough” as it considers its response. Lord Cameron added that the UK did not support…
Israel’s top general says Iran faces retaliation despite calls for restraint | BBC News
Israel’s top general has given the clearest indication that the country will retaliate against Iran, following its mass missile and drone attack. General Herzi Halevi, the IDF chief os staff, said that “the launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles and drones into Israeli territory will be met with a response”. It’s not yet clear what form that response will take. The United States has…
Israel demands sanctions on Iranian missile project | BBC News
Israel is calling for sanctions to be imposed on Iran’s missile project after Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory. A wave of missiles and drones were fired from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen on Saturday, with most being downed by Israel and its allies. Tehran said the attack was retaliation for the presumed Israeli air strike on its consulate in Syria on 1…
Israel war cabinet meets to discuss Iran attack response | BBC News
Israel’s war cabinet met to discuss its response on Monday night but did not say whether a decision had been reached. World leaders have strongly condemned Iran’s actions, but urged Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to show restraint. The Israeli military’s chief of staff said the attack “will be met with a response”. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to speak to Netanyahu to discuss…
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Emergency workers in Taiwan attempt to reach 600 people trapped by earthquake | BBC News
Emergency workers in Taiwan are still trying to reach about 600 people either trapped in highway tunnels or cut off in remote areas after Wednesday’s earthquake. Almost all those who need rescued are guests and staff of a remote hotel who are unable to leave because of damaged roads. Ten people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in the island’s biggest quake in more…