Israel’s military is bracing for a long-term conflict, with IDF officials warning of expected Iranian retaliation and ongoing operations in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces are preparing for a prolonged military campaign, IDF spokesperson Efi Defrin said during a press briefing on Friday.
“We will continue operating until the objectives of the war are achieved,” he stressed, referring both to the escalation with Iran and the ongoing operation in Gaza.
According to Defrin, Israel expects retaliatory action from Iran: “We know they are preparing a response and intend to open fire on us,” he said.
He also noted that most of the Iranian drones launched on Friday in response to Israeli strikes were intercepted.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said Tehran is not currently involved in direct talks with Washington about reopening the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were to begin on Monday.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in Greece on Sunday, killing two crew members as emergency services continued efforts to contain fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions across Europe.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said wildfires that swept across France were now under control. Authorities warned that risks remained as Greece and Spain continued battling active blazes across parts of Europe.
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