The USA has assured Israel of its support in the face of threats from Iran. After the suspected Israeli attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria, the USA fears a retaliatory strike.
Meanwhile, Israel kills sons of Hamas's foreign chief. A compromise proposal put forward by the United States in indirect ceasefire negotiations was largely rejected by Hamas. The terrorist organization instead planning to submit its own counterproposal in the Lebanese capital Beirut. Hamas continues to insist on a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza war, Al-Jazeera reported. Meanwhile the commander of US troops in the region, General Michael Kurilla, is expected in Israel this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. Even before the attack in Damascus, the attack on the Iranian leadership in Damascus was considered a provocation by the Israeli government. The attack was like an attack on Iranian territory, Iran's head of state Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. “The evil regime (Israel) has made a mistake, in this case it must be punished and will be punished,” the religious leader said.