Israel’s security cabinet is set to meet this evening to discuss the country’s response to last week’s Iranian missile strike, which marked a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.
Reports indicate that ministers may be asked to authorise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to make the final decision on Israel’s retaliation, in consultation with the broader security establishment.
The missile attack by Iran came as a direct response to Israel’s military escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, where border clashes and rocket fire have intensified over recent months. Though many of the Iranian missiles were intercepted, the strike has heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.
The upcoming cabinet meeting will involve key ministers responsible for defense and foreign policy, with the aim of weighing potential military responses. This follows a pattern in which the security cabinet has, in previous crises, delegated authority to the Prime Minister and Defense Minister to take necessary actions based on security assessments.
