While Israel is preparing to respond to the missile and drone attacks from Iran, global leaders like UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are urging for calm and control in order to avoid more tension increase within Middle East that remains unstable.
Now, after the big missile and drone attack from Iran this weekend, everyone globally is waiting with tension to see what Israel will do. The attack is a major increase in regional tensions that made the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call his war cabinet many times for discussions about possible actions of retaliation (Saphora, 2022).
Herzi Halevi, the Chief of Staff for Israeli military, said that Iran’s assault will not be left without a response and it “will be met with a response.” This mirrored by President Ebrahim Raisi from Iran who warned about a “severe, widespread and painful response” if anything happens against Iranian interests. It implies there might start an endless cycle of revenge which could make things worse in this area.
In the midst of all this, cautionary messages emerge from the West. President Joe Biden has clearly said that American troops would not back up an Israeli counter-strike, highlighting the importance of reducing tensions. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also backs this sentiment and intends to speak with Netanyahu directly. To the Commons, Sunak shows unity with Israel but emphasizes on using diplomatic methods to lessen more violence.
For commercial impacts, EasyJet has halted its flights to Israel until end of October. This mirrors the general concerns about stability in that area.
Amid global appeals for restraint, Israel’s next moves might either escalate the conflict or create opportunities for fresh diplomatic interactions. The world stays in a nervous state as it anticipates choices that could influence Middle East peace and safety.
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