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Israel hopes response to Iranian attack will ‘teach them a lesson’

  • Israel balancing teaching Iran 'a lesson' without escalating tensions
  • Israeli allies considering new sanctions on Iran 
  • Iran said it's prepared to respond if Israel attacks

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TEL AVIV, Israel (NewsNation) — Israel’s military has decided how it will respond to Iran’s attack, according to The Jerusalem Post, but the Israel Defense Forces hasn’t settled on timing.

The Israeli war Cabinet has crafted its response to Iran’s attack, with one Knesset member stating the country is seeking to send Iran a message without escalating tensions.

“Iranians will know that we reacted,” said Yuli Edelstein, chair of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. “I sincerely hope that it will teach them a lesson that you can’t attack a sovereign country just because you find it doable.”

Iran attacks Israel

Iran launched more than 300 suicide drones and missiles toward Israel Saturday night. Several ballistic missiles reached Israeli territory, causing minor damage to an air base.

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesman, said 99% of the projectiles were intercepted. However, Israel said that does not absolve Iran for the attack or the intent behind it.

Many of Israel’s allies, including the U.S. and the United Kingdom, stepped in to help repel the attack.

Sanctions against Iran

Israel’s allies have vowed support for defense efforts but won’t assist with a counteroffensive. However, sanctions against Iran are being considered.

“Some member states propose the adoption of — expand the restrictive measures against Iran,” European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. “I will send to the external action service (EU’s diplomatic service) the request to start the necessary work related to the sanctions.”

Iran said it views this as a closed matter but is prepared to strike back if Israel attacks.

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