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Dear A.,
President Biden and leaders of the G7 met today to coordinate responses to Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attack on Israel yesterday. "All seven of us agree that they have a right to respond," said President Biden.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
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said , "We have made clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences, for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make that the case."
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Gallant last night and the two are "consulting closely… on next steps," Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder
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said .
Israeli officials have
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vowed a "significant retaliation" to Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attack yesterday — the largest ballistic missile attack ever — as the country continues to assess the damage from the attack.
Israel’s security cabinet met last night to discuss the potential response scenarios.
"This evening, Iran made a big mistake — and it will pay for it," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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said at the beginning of the meeting. "The regime in Tehran does not understand our determination to defend ourselves and to exact a price from our enemies."
"On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, I say to you, citizens of Israel: Israel has the momentum, and the axis of evil is in retreat. We will do whatever needs to be done to continue this trend. To achieve all of our war objectives, especially the return of all of our hostages, and ensure our existence and our future."
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After the meeting, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant similarly warned, "Iran has not learned a simple lesson — those who attack the State of Israel, pay a heavy price."
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Click here to contact your members of Congress and urge them to publicly reaffirm Israel’s right to defend itself, ensure America continues to stand with Israel, and call for severe consequences for this blatant act of aggression by Iran.
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First responders sort through rubble at a school building in Gedera that was hit in the Iranian missile attack on Oct. 1, 2024.
Israel attacked from 6 fronts yesterday
In addition to the unprecedented attack from Iran, Israel was attacked from at least 5 additional Iranian-backed fronts yesterday:
Lebanon: Hezbollah
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launched a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv yesterday morning. One hit a major highway outside the city, damaging a bus with 10 passengers aboard and injuring two people. Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afifi said the missiles fired at Tel Aviv were "only the beginning." Dozens of rockets continued to be launched at northern Israel throughout the day.
Yemen: Yesterday morning, a drone
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claimed by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen was intercepted near Tel Aviv.
Iraq: Iran’s terrorist proxies in Iraq claimed responsibility for
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launching three Arqab cruise missile attacks against Israel yesterday.
West Bank: In one of the deadliest terror
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attacks in recent years, Palestinian terrorists from the West Bank
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opened fire on the Tel Aviv light rail yesterday before getting off and continuing on foot and shooting and stabbing people on Jerusalem Street in Jaffa. Seven people were killed — including
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Inbar Segev-Vigder (pictured below), who was killed while shielding her 9-month-old baby — and at least 16 were wounded in the combined shooting and stabbing attack.
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Gaza: Palestinian terrorists
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conducted three attacks targeting Israeli forces along the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza. IDF troops were also
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forced to open fire to disperse a group of dozens of Palestinian men who "posed a threat" to troops at the Corridor. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza gathered in the streets to
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celebrate Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel.
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Israel declassifies intelligence from ongoing ground operations in Lebanon
IDF troops are continuing to operate in Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure and weapons, push the terrorist group back, and enable displaced Israelis to move back to their homes in the north.
Today, the IDF
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announced the first fatalities of the ground operation in Lebanon, after eight soldiers were killed while battling Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.
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Yesterday, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari made a public statement
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revealing previously classified intelligence gleaned from recent ground operations, including new videos from inside Hezbollah tunnels and Hezbollah’s "Conquer the Galilee" plan to commit an October 7-style attack in northern Israel.
You can watch the video here:
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Wishing all who celebrate a sweet new year. As we gather with family and friends, we reflect on a year unlike any other. Our hearts tonight are with the people of Israel and the families of the 101 hostages whose tables are not yet full. I am proud to continue our work together to ensure our ally Israel never stands alone.
L’Shana Tova,
Jake Braunstein
Director of Policy Communications
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The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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