Netanyahu declares Israel will ‘defend itself’ amid calls for restraint

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed aside calls for restraint in its conflict with Iran and declared that Israel would prioritize defending itself, Reuters reported.

“I want to make it clear — we will make our own decisions, and the state of Israel will do everything necessary to defend itself,” Netanyahu said. 

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