Tensions Rise as Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Israel
A top Iranian military adviser warned Israel that none of its embassies are safe following a strike in Damascus blamed on Israel that killed 12 people, including two Iranian generals. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared for any response. Tensions have escalated as the six-month mark of the Gaza war approaches, with Israel withdrawing forces from southern Gaza and concerns rising about the fate of the city of Rafah. The war has resulted in significant casualties and destruction, with humanitarian organizations warning of an imminent famine and urging Israel to loosen restrictions on aid delivery.