President Biden spoke to reporters this evening (Friday), commenting on Israel's anticipated response to the Iranian missile attack earlier this month. When asked if he has a good understanding of the when and how of Israel's response, Biden responded with "Yes, and yes", but refrained from giving additional information.
Video: President Joe Biden addressed Israel's response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month
The President also remarked that while there is a chance to promote a ceasefire in Lebanon, reaching such an agreement in the Gaza Strip is expected to be much harder.
Biden's statements follow his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday and after a senior Israeli official said today that there will be an Israeli response in Iran soon.
As a reminder, on October 1, just before Rosh Hashanah, approximately 180 ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward central and southern Israel, and a total of 1,864 sirens were activated in various Israeli cities towns.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was in retaliation for the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah and the Iranian general Abbas Nilforoushan, who was killed in an operation in the Dahieh neighborhood.
