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Mossad Chief and Defense Chiefs Urge Direct Strike on Iran After Sunday's Houthi Attacks

Dec 22, 2024, 07:01 PM

Israel's Mossad chief David Barnea has recommended that the country should launch a direct strike against Iran in response to recent ballistic missile and drone attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen on Sunday. During high-level discussions with Israel's political and security leadership, including meetings with top defense officials, Barnea reportedly urged action against Iran, stating, 'We have to go for the head, for Iran.' Reports from Israeli media outlets, including Channel 13 News and Channel 12 News, indicate that the majority of senior defense officials support this approach. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to consider accepting the IDF's recommendation to respond directly to Iran following the recent Houthi attacks.