Israel stops striking Iran but will respond to any new attack, Netanyahu warns
AI Summary
Iran fired missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, prompting Israeli counter-strikes on Iranian facilities, marking a significant escalation in their direct military confrontation. Both countries are preparing for prolonged conflict, straining ceasefire efforts and raising questions about the stability of the regional order.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets express concern that Trump's diplomatic efforts to restrain Israel could undermine its defensive capabilities, while noting that both Iran and Israel are pushing ceasefire limits to gain strategic advantage.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets emphasize that Israel is escaping American diplomatic control and acting independently in its military operations, while highlighting Iran's attribution of responsibility to the US for the escalation.
The Israeli prime minister added that Iran and Hezbollah are "weaker than ever" ...