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Netanyahu says ‘we will make our decisions ourselves’ as UK pushes for restraint

Source: PA Wire

Benjamin Netanyahu brushed off calls for restraint from Rishi Sunak and Lord Cameron, saying he would do “whatever is necessary” to defend Israel following the attack by Iran.

Lord Cameron visited Israel on Wednesday, having called on Mr Netanyahu to take the “smart” but “tough” option of not escalating tensions in response to the drone and missile barrage launched by Tehran.

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