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Iran’s attack was massive. What will Netanyahu do next?

The Israeli prime minister may be prepared to tolerate Iran’s attack, rather than retaliate, given Israel had plenty of time to intercept almost all of them.

James Rothwell

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London | Iran’s massive attack, which included hundreds of drones as well as missiles, was an unprecedented escalation in Israel’s conflict against Hamas – and it could be grounds for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare war on the Islamic Republic.

Netanyahu’s next moves will probably hinge above all on how damaging Saturday night’s (Sunday AEST) attack proves to be and what exactly has been targeted by Iranian leaders.

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