Israel Seeks Alliance Against Iran Following Drone, Missile Attack
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel may have to form an alliance to be able to stand against Iran.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel may have to form an alliance to be able to stand against Iran.
His comments come after the successful joint defense with US, UK and Jordanian air forces against a drone and missile assault by Iran overnight on April 13-14.
In a statement released on Sunday, Gallant detailed how the attack had been fought off with the help of the United States and other allied nations.
According to him, the aggression is a critical juncture for Israel to consider more collective security measures.
"We have an opportunity to establish a strategic alliance against this grave threat by Iran which is threatening to mount nuclear explosives on these missiles, which could be an extremely grave threat," he stated.
Earlier, Gallant outlined the scale of the attack on Israel, noting that "The State of Israel was attacked with hundreds of missiles and [unmanned aerial vehicles], and the [Israel Defense Forces] thwarted this attack in an impressive manner."
The minister stressed the importance of being prepared for any possible future scenarios.
Gallant's words came in a broader response from the Israel war cabinet, comprising himself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Benny Gantz, which is tasked with deciding Israel's tactical response to the Iranian threat.
Speaking to the nation on Saturday night, Netanyahu highlighted Israel's preparedness to face Iran in direct combat and noted that they were ready for “any scenario, defensively and offensively.”
"Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We will defend ourselves against any threat and will do so level-headedly and with determination," he noted.
