Egypt Daily News – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a clear statement asserting Israel’s autonomy in deciding its response to Iran, countering the Biden administration’s calls for restraint.
Following Iran’s missile attacks on Israeli territory, Netanyahu emphasized that while Israel values the opinions of the U.S., national interests will ultimately guide their decisions.
This statement came after reports suggested that the Biden administration believed Netanyahu was taking a more moderate approach.
While the U.S. has engaged in discussions with Israel, seeking clarity on its retaliation plans and assuring that certain targets, such as Iran’s oil and nuclear facilities, would not be attacked, Netanyahu’s administration remains resolute in its independent stance.
In the backdrop of these diplomatic tensions, President Biden authorized the deployment of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel, alongside American personnel, to bolster defense against missile threats from Iran.
This situation underscores the complexities of U.S.-Israel relations, particularly in the context of regional security challenges and the differing approaches of both nations regarding how to address the threats posed by Iran and its affiliates.
