The United States considers the threat level to Israel high and is ready to help the Jewish state defend itself. This was stated by First Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security John Finer on the CBS television channel.
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“I think we’ve made it clear that our goal is de-escalation. Our goal is deterrence. Our goal is defense of Israel,” he stressed.
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Finer noted that the level of risks and threats to Israel is now “extremely high,” and events unfolding in the region could seriously complicate negotiations.
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The White House spokesman added that the United States calls on all parties to return to the negotiating table and try to reach agreements. “In the meantime, we are trying to keep the situation under control and prevent it from growing,” he assured.
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On July 31, the Palestinian radical movement Hamas announced the death of Politburo Chairman Ismail Haniyeh during an Israeli strike on his residence in Tehran, where he arrived to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to Al Hadath TV channel, Haniyeh was killed as a result of a direct missile hit on the building. The deputy head of the Hamas Politburo, Musa Abu Marzouk, said that the murder would not go unanswered.
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Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani warned that Iran will not show any tolerance towards Israel following the killing of Haniyeh in Tehran.
