Iran Plans Direct Attack on Israel After Hamas Leader's Assassination, Israeli Intelligence Says

Aug 11, 2024, 05:39 PM

White House officials believe President Biden's diplomatic efforts may be influencing Iran to reconsider a major retaliation following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, as reported by the Washington Post. Initially, there were concerns about an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, with Politico noting a recalibration in Iran's response. However, Axios reports that the Israeli intelligence community has assessed that Iran has decided to launch a direct attack on Israel in the coming days as retaliation for Haniyeh's assassination. This development comes amidst ongoing tensions and potential ceasefire talks.