In the Commons we will see alignment between Labour and the Tories. Beneath that unity lies uncertainty and tension
Rishi Sunak records a statement on the Iranian attacks on Israel . That point has been reached this weekend, with events that echo the tinderbox effect of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. The massive drone and missile attack by Iran on Israel aims to show that Tehran has both the firepower and immunity from Weestern influence.
It is just as likely, however, that for Netanyahu – who has long warned the West is turning a blind eye to Iran’s pattern of using proxy forces, including Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hamas to undermine Israel’s security – will argue that a military reaction from Israel is called for. When the Commons meets on Monday in emergency session, we will see alignment between Labour and the Conservatives on the “deep concern” narrative and calls for calm. Beneath that unity however, lies uncertainty and tension about what should follow.
A possibly more benign outcome would be that Tehran’s real drone assault was in essence a show of force, in a tit-for-tat revenge attack for the targeting of Iranian operatives, and this can now be concluded. The damage appears to be minimal – Israel’s “Iron Dome” defences worked.
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