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Israel had to respond to Iranian missiles, ambassador says
Israel's ambassador to the US stated that Israel was compelled to respond to Iran's missile attacks, emphasizing that no country can accept such strikes without retaliation. He noted friendly discussions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, highlighting cooperation while addressing the need for de-escalation. The ambassador also clarified that Israel's actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon are separate from US-Iran negotiations.
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