US and Allies Prepare to Defend Israel as Netanyahu Says It’s Already in ‘Multi-Front War’ With Iran

US and Allies Prepare to Defend Israel as Netanyahu Says It’s Already in ‘Multi-Front War’ With Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the state memorial for Ze'ev Jabotinsky, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Aug. 4, 2024. Naama Grynbaum/Pool Photo via AP
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TEL AVIV, Israel—Israel is already in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday, as the United States and allies prepared to defend Israel from an expected counterstrike and prevent an even more destructive regional conflict.

Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran. Iran and its allies have blamed Israel and threatened retaliation. The Hamas terrorist group says it has begun discussions on choosing a new leader.