Israel braces for potential retaliation by Iran following assassinations – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel, the U.S., and other allies are on high alert for a possible retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah for a pair of high-profile assassinations. CBS News has learned the attacks on Israel could be launched with little to no warning. … Read more
There are heightened threats of a wider war in the Middle East after a series of assassinations attributed to Israel. Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. has sent more fighter jets to the region, ahead of what could be a major retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah, its ally based in Lebanon.
Iran is expected to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing increased criticism as protests broke out in Tel Aviv, with some saying that Netanyahu was deliberately trying to escalate the fighting in the Middle East. Debora Patta reports.