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Israel's Herzog Defends War Against Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

3/10/2026

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog defends the war against Iran as necessary for self-defense against Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
He rejects concerns about the war's legality.
Herzog notes Israel's offensive against Hezbollah escalated after Hezbollah fired missiles in response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Lebanon reports 400 deaths and two Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Iranian officials warned of self-defense actions if the United Kingdom engages in offensive operations.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog defends the war against Iran as necessary for self-defense against Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
He rejects concerns about the war's legality.
Herzog notes Israel's offensive against Hezbollah escalated after Hezbollah fired missiles in response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Lebanon reports 400 deaths and two Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Iranian officials warned of self-defense actions if the United Kingdom engages in offensive operations.