Seven civilians have been killed in an Israeli strike on Damascus, according to Syrian state media. Meanwhile, Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem said he backed attempts to secure a truce. Listen to a Daily episode on the Middle East crisis as you scroll.
Israel will retaliate with a 'strong' response to Iran, a spokesperson for the Israeli embassy to the UK has told Sky News' lead politics presenter Sophy Ridge.Israeli leaders have vowed to hit back after Iran launched almost 200 missiles at the country.Asked for more details, Orly Goldschmidt said: 'I understand that the response is going to be a strong one, but I can't tell you when and how.
'Ridge asked if Israel has 'walked into a trap' in its response to the 7 October massacre by using strong military actions that have weakened relationships with allies and turned some in the region against Israel.'Israel is they're trying to survive. Israel wants to live in peace with its neighbours,' said Ms Goldschmidt.
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