Read previewIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must weigh up the implications of escalating the conflict in the Middle East as he mulls Israel's response to Iran's attack, experts say.
And depending on how Israel and Iran move forward, the countries may risk taking their yearslong shadow war into an open, regional conflict.
AdvertisementAn anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles toward Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024.
"At no point previously had Iran directly struck Israel in a way that violated its sovereignty, meaning directly on Israeli soil.
Iran has since warned Israel and its allies against a counterstrike, saying it would launch an even larger attack if they retaliated.
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