Israeli retaliation against Iran stopped by Biden phone call - report

• Published date: 14 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The Biden administration advised Israel to exercise caution and avoid further escalation in the Middle East following its successful defense against Iranian airstrikes

Israel's war cabinet is set to convene later on Sunday to evaluate a response to Iran's attack, two Israeli officials told The New York Times.

The Biden administration prevented immediate Israeli retaliation

A retaliatory strike initially proposed by cabinet members was called off following a phone call between Netanyahu and Biden on Saturday. This decision came in light of the relatively minor damage caused by Iran's attacks. The specifics of the conversation between Biden and Netanyahu were not disclosed by officials.

However, this development underscores ongoing discussions within the Israeli government regarding the appropriate response...