Israel Plans Retaliation Against Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Israel is planning significant retaliation against Iran following a ballistic missile attack, as tensions rise around the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas assault. The Israeli military has targeted Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, while international calls for ceasefires and arms embargos increase. U.S. President Biden advises against targeting Iranian oil facilities, and Israel's President Herzog prepares to lead a memorial service amid fears of new attacks.

The Israeli military is preparing a significant retaliation against Iran in response to a large-scale ballistic missile attack, coinciding with the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack.

The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with Israeli operations extending into Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will lead a memorial in Sderot, amid fears of further attacks.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an arms embargo on Israel, while U.S. President Joe Biden cautioned against targeting Iranian oil facilities.

Iran repelled an alleged Israeli strike killing a Hezbollah leader.

As violence intensifies, Iran and others call for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.