SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Israel awaits Iran's revenge

Many Israelis are bracing themselves for new attacks on the country after Iran signaled revenge actions for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya. Challenging days lie ahead of us, says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

» Updated: September 19 2024

» Published: August 01 2024

Israel awaits Iran's revenge
Photo: Jose Luis Magana/AP/TT

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has issued an order to strike back at Israel after the attack that killed Hamas leader Haniya, according to reports to The New York Times (NYT).

Both Iran and terrorist-stamped Hamas accuse Israel, but Israel has not explicitly taken responsibility for the deed. Haniya was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran's new president.

In response to archenemy Iran, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, according to a communiqué, that Israel will "exact a very high price for the aggression against us."

I have from the beginning made it clear that we are waging a war against Iran's evil axis powers, he says, and mentions Hamas, Iran-backed Hezbollah, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.

We are prepared for every scenario and we will stand united and determined against all threats, says Netanyahu.

A similar situation arose in April, when Iran launched a broad attack on Israel in response to the bombing of Iran's consulate in Syrian Damascus. However, the strong Israeli air defense meant that the damage was limited.

It is still unclear how Iran will avenge Haniya's death. Sources within the Iranian military say to NYT that they are considering further attacks on military targets near Tel Aviv and Haifa, but that they "want to avoid attacks on civilians."

Since the war in Gaza broke out, Iran has put pressure on Israel with increased attacks from allies in the region. At the same time, Iran has avoided starting a full-scale war against the Jewish state.

Tags

TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

The Pope in a photo from the hospital – thanks the children

The Pope in a photo from the hospital – thanks the children

Zelensky sacks the army's Chief of the General Staff

Zelensky sacks the army's Chief of the General Staff

Netanyahu wants to dismiss security chief

Netanyahu wants to dismiss security chief

Assignments of 10,000 soldiers peacekeeping force

Assignments of 10,000 soldiers peacekeeping force

USA Envoy: Trump-Putin Talks This Week

USA Envoy: Trump-Putin Talks This Week

Second Night in a Row Without Electricity for Millions of Cubans

Second Night in a Row Without Electricity for Millions of Cubans

Expert on Yemen Attack: "Trump is no Warmonger"

Expert on Yemen Attack: "Trump is no Warmonger"

Ukraine confirms: We have left Sudzha

Ukraine confirms: We have left Sudzha

Weather shock in Greece: from record heat to snow

Weather shock in Greece: from record heat to snow

Less forest makes Amazon both wetter and drier

Less forest makes Amazon both wetter and drier

The White House: Several Houthi Leaders Killed

The White House: Several Houthi Leaders Killed

Flashed His Backside on the Wall – Kicked Out of China

Flashed His Backside on the Wall – Kicked Out of China

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Trump invokes war law to deport cartel members

Trump invokes war law to deport cartel members

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

At least 13 dead in US airstrikes in Yemen

At least 13 dead in US airstrikes in Yemen

Large demonstrations against Trump on Greenland

Large demonstrations against Trump on Greenland

Dozens of Civilians Reported Killed in Myanmar

Dozens of Civilians Reported Killed in Myanmar

Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

Over 30 dead in severe weather in the USA

Over 30 dead in severe weather in the USA

Authorities in Gaza: Israel killed nine people

Authorities in Gaza: Israel killed nine people

Ten dead in explosion in Syria

Ten dead in explosion in Syria

Telegram CEO allowed to temporarily leave France

Telegram CEO allowed to temporarily leave France

Zelensky: Forces in Kursk not surrounded

Zelensky: Forces in Kursk not surrounded

300,000 in Protest Against the Government in Serbia

300,000 in Protest Against the Government in Serbia

Unity at the Ukraine Meeting: We're Not Waiting for Putin

Unity at the Ukraine Meeting: We're Not Waiting for Putin

Ukraine: Large drone and robot attack tonight

Ukraine: Large drone and robot attack tonight

Testimonies from Gaza: Children walk around without shoes

Testimonies from Gaza: Children walk around without shoes

Musk: Then the First Ship Lifts Off to Mars

Musk: Then the First Ship Lifts Off to Mars

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

Tech giants want to train AI on protected material

Tech giants want to train AI on protected material

Dissatisfaction culminates: Giant protest in Belgrade

Dissatisfaction culminates: Giant protest in Belgrade

Urination in the Hot Pot Gave Free Food to Thousands

Urination in the Hot Pot Gave Free Food to Thousands

New Power Outage Paralyzes Cuba

New Power Outage Paralyzes Cuba

Dog shoots owner in USA - "got stuck"

Dog shoots owner in USA - "got stuck"

Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

Rescue of Stranded Astronauts Initiated

Rescue of Stranded Astronauts Initiated

South Africa's Ambassador Expelled from the USA

South Africa's Ambassador Expelled from the USA