Netanyahu vows retaliation, Trump urges restraint
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- Netanyahu said fighting stopped after Israel "hit the terror regime in Tehran."
- Netanyahu warned that if Iran attacks again, Israel will respond "with force."
- Netanyahu affirmed Israel will keep operating against Hezbollah and exercise its right to self‑defence to the full extent necessary.
- Trump urged Netanyahu not to retaliate to Iran's missile barrage, saying it could jeopardise ongoing peace‑deal negotiations.
- Trump told Fox News a peace agreement could be signed within the next few days, and the recent missile launch threatens that timeline.
Why it matters: Israel’s firm stance preserves its deterrence credibility but risks derailing the U.S.-mediated peace deal, while Trump’s push for restraint aims to keep the deal on track and avoid renewed conflict.
