Leaks from Israel's cabinet have suggested that a 'painful' revenge strike on Iran is being planned that will not cause mass casualties. Rishi Sunak is set to urge restraint in a call with Netanyahu.
President Biden has made it clear to Benjamin Netanyahu that US forces will not join offensive operations against Iran, according to reports. The comments were made by Biden during a phone call between the two leaders after Iran unleashed a drone and missile attack on Israel. Biden released a statement following the call between the two leaders saying it had reaffirmed America's 'ironclad commitment to the security of Israel'
It was unclear whether the withdrawal would delay a long-threatened incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which Israeli leaders have said is needed to eliminate Hamas.
