US President Joe Biden, in his call to Israel, which is expected to attack Iran, stated, "We are in constant contact with Israeli authorities; they will not make an immediate decision regarding a response to Iran. Israel should consider alternatives other than striking Iran's oil fields." ISRAEL IS PREPARING TO STRIKE IRANWith Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon, the sounds of war in the Middle East have begun to rise significantly. Recently, Iran launched approximately 500 ballistic missiles at Israel. The Tel Aviv administration also stated in its announcement that a strong response would be given to Iran. BIDEN: ISRAEL SHOULD CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES OTHER THAN STRIKING IRAN'S OIL FIELDSWhile the whole world is waiting for Israel's attack on Iran, a striking statement came from US President Joe Biden. Addressing Israel, Biden emphasized that Iran's oil fields should not be struck. In response to questions about how Israel would retaliate against Iran, Biden said, "The Israelis have not yet decided what to do in terms of an attack (on Iran); discussions are ongoing. If I were in their place, I would consider alternatives other than the oil fields." "NO ADMINISTRATION HAS HELPED ISRAEL MORE THAN I HAVE"In response to a question about whether Israel is attempting to interfere in elections by ignoring US proposals in the Middle East, Biden said, "No administration has helped Israel more than I have. I think he (Netanyahu) should remember that. I don't know if he is trying to influence the elections, but I don't expect that." Biden, noting that they are in constant contact with their Israeli counterparts, stated regarding Israel's possible attack on Iran, "They will not make an immediate decision, so we will wait and see." He mentioned that the ceasefire proposal accepted by the United Nations Security Council is an important step and that this plan has garnered broad support, but he did not comment on why this plan has not reached a conclusion. Biden explained that Israel has the right to defend itself against threats in the region, but emphasized that the Israeli army should be careful not to target civilians in its attacks. IRAN'S MISSILE ATTACK ON ISRAELIran announced that it had launched a missile attack on Israel in response to attacks targeting its national security. It was stated that the attack carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was in retaliation for Israeli attacks that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian general Abbas Nilfuraşan. Iran announced that hundreds of missiles were fired at Israel during the attack and that hypersonic Fateh-1 missiles were used for the first time. It was warned that if Israel responds militarily to this attack, it will face a "devastating response." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also stated in a message shared on X social media that his country retaliated against Israel's aggression based on legitimate rights, saying, "We are not the aggressors, but we are determined against threats. Do not engage in conflict with Iran." After the attack, it was reported that during a meeting of the Israeli Cabinet held in a shelter in West Jerusalem yesterday, it was decided to respond to Iran's missile attack, but no decision was made on how this retaliation would take place. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video statement he released, said that Iran made "a big mistake" with the missile attack and that it would "pay the price."
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