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Israel describes Iran's 350-missile attack as a 'declaration of war' and vows more 'offensive and defensive action'
Daily Mail ^ | 4/14/24 | Arthur Parashar, Elena Salvoni, Emily Jane Davies

Posted on 04/14/2024 6:19:51 PM PDT by Libloather

Israel has described Iran's unprecedented 350-missile attack as a 'declaration of war' and confirmed it has approved plans for 'offensive and defensive action'.

The country's president Isaac Herzog insisted that Israel did not want a war but suggested they would retaliate after Iran's audacious airstrike early on Sunday.

He said it was 'about time the world faces this empire of evil in Tehran' and makes it clear that its behaviour is 'unacceptable'.

President Herzog told Sky News: 'It's a declaration of war... we are considering all options and I'm quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'

Tehran had signalled that an attack was coming in retaliation for an airstrike on its diplomatic compound in Damascus, Syria, that killed two top Iranian generals earlier this month.

IDF Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari accused Iran of trying to 'ignite the Middle East and escalate the region' by firing 60 tonnes of suicide drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and rockets at Israel overnight - but insisted his army was on 'high alert'.

'Over the last two hours, we approved operational plans for both offensive and defensive action,' he told reporters on Sunday. 'We will continue to protect the State of Israel, and together with our partners, we will continue to build a more secure and stable future for the entire Middle East.'

The IDF spokesman said Iran's plan had 'failed' - as he praised the response from the 'regional alliance' which helped down '99 per cent' of the missiles fired. He did not elaborate on the approved plans, but it came after a meeting of Israel's war cabinet.

Leaders of the G7 - including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - also held talks on Sunday in which they 'unequivocally' condemned Iran's attack on Israel and warned...

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs; Iran; Israel; Politics/Elections; War
KEYWORDS: declarationofwar; iran; iranattacksisrael; israel; offensive; war
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To: xkaydet65

“ When did US ever fight Israeli’s wars.?”

No answer yet tells you all you need to know. Just someone shooting off the mouth before thinking.
The growing anti Israel attitude of people on the right is troubling.


41 posted on 04/15/2024 3:53:23 AM PDT by Gary from Dayton (Army Vet 1986-1991)
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To: Libloather

well, to be fair - this was in retaliation to the 1 April 2024, the Iranian consulate annex building adjacent to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, was struck by an Israeli airstrike, killing 16 people, including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior Quds Force commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and seven other IRGC officers.


42 posted on 04/15/2024 3:59:41 AM PDT by Cronos (I identify as an ambulance, my pronounces are wee/woo)
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To: pollywog

Netanyahu needs to focus on wrapping the southern front first.

a two-sided war is bad.


43 posted on 04/15/2024 4:04:23 AM PDT by Cronos (I identify as an ambulance, my pronounces are wee/woo)
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To: DoughtyOne

Correct. Nearly all Iranians are ticked off with their government for getting involved in this war that they don’t care about.

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202311061514


44 posted on 04/15/2024 4:17:40 AM PDT by Cronos (I identify as an ambulance, my pronounces are wee/woo)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
They have to wait for the latest US aid & military package to get through Congress first, and US troops to fight their wars.

Just like in WW2, thank God for the brave RAF and IDF pilots, not to fail to mention the others who were first into the face of evil (Polish, French, etc.).

There is a pandemic of evil sweeping the world, an ancient evil focusing its hatred on Israel. Every soul will be tried and those who succumb will not inherit the kingdom of God.
45 posted on 04/15/2024 4:21:55 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began)
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To: Libloather

May 7 is the next new moon


46 posted on 04/15/2024 4:25:28 AM PDT by SheepWhisperer (Get involved with, or start a home fellowship group. It will be the final church. ACTS 2:42-47)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III
President Herzog told Sky News: 'It's a declaration of war... we are considering all options and I'm quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'

Well; you better not hurt any INNOCENT Iranians!!!


47 posted on 04/15/2024 4:49:46 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Libloather

I believe it is Kharg Island where Iran loads up tankers to distribute their oil to the world.
Along with iranKs nuclear sites, blow Kharg the hell up thus stopping irans ability to profit on the only thing they have the world needs or wants .


48 posted on 04/15/2024 4:51:32 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (Kimber .45 Be Kind.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET
Was it the hostage release agreement?
49 posted on 04/15/2024 4:52:19 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: minnesota_bound
...Mexico launched 350 missiles into the USA!

Mexico is 'launching' weapons of war daily into our country.

Our 'leaders' apparently do not recognize it as such - much like the IDF missed Oct 7th.


MILLIONS have landed in our cities and towns, destroying much.

Stealing our resources, hurting and killing our citizens.


WE can either run away from the invasion (to where?) or deal with it forcefully on our doorstep.

They are NOT stopping their advance!


50 posted on 04/15/2024 5:00:56 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

Elsie-ya got me.


51 posted on 04/15/2024 5:38:22 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III

In 1980, a local San Diego band did a cover of that Beach Boys tune, with the lyrics “Bomb Iran” substituted for Barbara Ann. It was a decent cover and got played a few times a week on the local rock station, KGB FM 101.5 during the Iran hostage crisis.

I can guarantee you that some of the Camp Pendleton marines heard the cover tune in 1980 and remembered it 11 years later in the Gulf.


52 posted on 04/15/2024 5:47:06 AM PDT by L,TOWM (An upraised middle finger is my virtue signal.)
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To: Libloather

Cut off the head of the snake. Take out everyone of the leadership of Iran and allow the younger generation, which is much more moderate than the leadership.


53 posted on 04/15/2024 6:14:18 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money. - M. Thatcher)
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To: Libloather

A nation must respond to a clearly intentional attack.

I would emp iran.


54 posted on 04/15/2024 6:57:06 AM PDT by xzins (Retired US Army chaplain. Support our troops by praying for their victory. )
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To: Libloather

Wonder if they tested their laser anti-air system?


55 posted on 04/15/2024 7:14:15 AM PDT by xzins (Retired US Army chaplain. Support our troops by praying for their victory. )
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To: Libloather

The story that Biden approved Iran’s attack has been spiked faster than him showering with his daughter.


56 posted on 04/15/2024 7:23:17 AM PDT by iamgalt
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To: SaveFerris

Herzog is an American rail company. I think they’re out of Missouri.


57 posted on 04/15/2024 7:42:38 AM PDT by WarANDPiece
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To: Libloather

“Bunkerbusters. Take out nuke sites.”

Israeli shock & awe time. Hey, GWB got away with it. But since he was a globalist DSer, that was ‘different’. So... nevermind. The world will insist that Israel cower and cover and hide, instead.... no doubt.

I vote that Israel ignores ‘the world’ on this matter.


58 posted on 04/15/2024 8:37:52 AM PDT by Danie_2023
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To: Cronos

Thanks for the note of agreement and the link. Interesting…

I was unaware of that. Good…


59 posted on 04/15/2024 8:44:44 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the USofA & to the Constitutional REPUBLIC for which it stands. )
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To: Gary from Dayton
The growing anti Israel attitude of people on the right is troubling.

They are not really on the right. They hate Israel. There are a handful remaining on FR though.
60 posted on 04/15/2024 9:42:55 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began)
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