Israel’s war cabinet meets to consider a response to the Iranian attack. Follow the latest developments

Israel’s war cabinet meets to consider a response to the Iranian attack. Follow the latest developments

Israel will “assess the exact price from Iran in a way and time that suits us,” war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said on Sunday, following Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel.

Iran “met the strength of Israel’s security system,” Gantz said, referring to the minimal damage caused by the attack that involved hundreds of projectiles.

His comments came as Israel’s war cabinet met.

The cabinet consisted of Gantz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Among others who were present on Sunday was the Chief of Staff of the Defense Forces Lt. General Herzi Halevi, Mossad director David Barnea, observer members Gadi Eisenkot and Aryeh Deri, national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and cabinet secretary Yossi Fuchs.

Here are the latest headlines:

US president meets G7: President Joe Biden met with fellow G7 leaders to discuss what he called an “immediate diplomatic response” to Iran’s attack on Israel. The emphasis on diplomacy makes it clear that Biden is seeking a non-military response to the drones and finding ways to contain the wider risk of war.
US aid for Israel: House Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers will try this week to pass additional aid to Israel, but the details have not been finalized. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the GOP-led House should continue the Senate-passed aid package.
Tehran warns against new aggression: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said any “new aggression against Iran’s national interests will be met with a heavier and regrettable response,” according to Iran’s state news channel IRIB.
Iran targets Israeli air base: Tehran’s attack on Israel targeted the Nevatim air base, an Iranian military official said on Sunday, claiming that it was from here that Israel’s earlier April attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus was launched.
Flights from Iran suspended: The airport in Tehran has suspended flights until 6:00 a.m. local time Monday, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency and the semi-official ISNA news channel. All flights in and out of Iman Khomeini Airport, which serves international flights, and Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, which serves domestic flights, have been cancelled.
Hard-line Israeli ministers urged a strong response: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a response that “resonates throughout the Middle East” and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Israel should “go crazy.” Smotrich, head of the right-wing Religious Zionism party, said if Israel hesitates, “we will put ourselves and our children in existential danger.”
Gaza ceasefire talks: Diplomatic sources familiar with the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas confirmed that Hamas has rejected the latest proposal in talks to achieve a suspension of hostilities in Gaza.
The post was updated with the introduction of attendees at today’s war cabinet meeting.