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The Islamic Republic’s missile assault came in retaliation for what it said was an IAF strike on its part of the same field; Israel has not taken credit for that attack.
Al Qard al-Hasan, Hezbollah’s bank, has been struck before and recovered. Targeting those who provide cover for it is also necessary, analyst tells JNS.
“This isn’t simply an American or Israeli issue; it’s a global problem,” said the Israeli FM.
“We must act while international attention is focused now to end the Iranian campaign of terror in the Middle East.”
Human Rights Watch “has not condemned Iran’s use of cluster munitions or launched a campaign on the issue,” said NGO Monitor.
“The chief military prosecutor has found it appropriate to order today the cancellation of the indictment against the five defendants in the file.”
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through whch 20% of the world’s petroleum supply normally passes.
Bahrain, which this week suffered Iranian attacks that killed one and injured at least 38, introduced the resolution.
The release of the Ministry’s opinion follows U.S. President Donald Trump once again weighing in on the matter on March 5.
Washington was intent on reaching an understanding with the Iranians, but the other side was not interested in a deal, said the special envoy.
“The Jewish people are all one family—in times of joy and in times of difficulty. We in Israel care for every Jew anywhere in the world.”
While Israel has a citizen army, it does not have an armed citizenry.