A red line has been crossed from an Israeli security standpoint but none of the options for retaliation are without risk Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s war cabinet – Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister; Yoav Gallant, the defence minister; and Benny Gantz, a former defence minister and centrist […]

General gives clearest confirmation yet that Israel will hit back but it is unclear what form response will take Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s top general has said the country will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack, but it remains unclear what form that response will take […]

Israel signals it will not immediately act alone, while US states it would not take part in any counter-offensive against Tehran Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone assault on its territory, signalling on Sunday night that it would not […]

Massive drone and missile attack was defeated by Israeli military with orchestrated help of US, UK and Jordan Middle East crisis – live updates Iran’s widely anticipated missile and drone attack was defeated with the orchestrated help of the US, UK and Jordan who, alongside the Israeli military, ensured that […]

US defence official says action is part of ‘ironclad commitment to Israel’s security’, with UK’s Royal Air Force also involved in regional operations Iran launches attack against Israel – live Full report: Israel under fire as Iran launches drones and cruise missiles A hastily assembled coalition including the US and […]