former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague underlines that there is an urgent need to consider the broader implications and long-term consequences of any action taken.
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William Hague gives a speech at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, March 15, 2016. (AP)
In an opinion piece published in The Times on Tuesday, former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague warned against further escalation of tensions between “Israel” and Iran, cautioning that a hasty response by “Israel” could lead to severe consequences.
As hardliners within Netanyahu’s extremist cabinet push for an immediate response, Hague warns that their demands are blurring the extent of the potential damage that may ensue from initiating a “crushing” attack, as articulated by Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
There is an urgent need to consider the broader implications and long-term consequences of any action taken, Hague says.
Central to Hague’s argument is the notion of leveraging international support as a strategic asset for “Israel’s” survival. Maintaining alliances, bolstering regional security measures, and garnering global backing are essential components in effectively containing Iran, he says.
Ultimately, Hague recommends the Israeli leadership prioritize de-escalation and explore diplomatic avenues to defuse tensions with Iran. Signaling a willingness to step back from direct confrontation is the wisest course of action in the current climate, he says.
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On Monday, Axios reported that “Israel’s” Security Minister Yoav Gallant informed US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the phone about Israeli plans to respond to Iran’s recent retaliatory attack.
According to the report, Gallant told Austin that “Israel” will not tolerate the Iranian attack going without a response. It will also not tolerate retaliatory responses every time the regime strikes targets in Syria.
After Iran conducted its retaliatory attack on Sunday, “Israel” was allegedly ready for an immediate attack, but halted operations after US President Joe Biden pressured the regime against initiating a response.
Tehran warned on Monday and Tuesday that any action on part of “Israel” will be met with a greater response.
