Start with the Breaking News leaders Around The World are responding after that unprecedented iranian attack on israel. The first time iran has ever launched a direct assault from inside iran on israeli territory in two hours, the United NationsSecurity Council will hold an Emergency Meeting on the escalating very dramatic tensions that are unfolding this afternoon. Leaders of the g7 met virtually trying to work out a potential diplomatic response to this iranian attack and the israeli war cabinet also has been meeting just a short time ago to wait its response. No decision was made, at least were told that no decision was made at least not yet but work member benny gantz is vowing to exact a prices where its exactly price from iran for the assault present joe biden, pledging ironclad, his word, ironclad us support for israel in a phone call with israeli Prime Minister benjamin, a tiny out, but he also warned that the United States will not participate in any offensive operations against the rhyme for all the latest developments on the ground in israel. Lets go to the cnns Jeremy Diamond. Hes joining us live from jerusalem right now. Jeremy, the situation in the region clearly is very tenuous. Shall we, shall we say right now, what is the feeling there as we near 24 hours since iran launched this attack against israel well, well, if the waves of drones and missiles that iran fired at israel in the early hours of this morning have subsided. But this remains a moment of extraordinary tension extraordinary uncertainty about what the future may hold certainly an Inflection Point in terms of whether or not this these tensions, these clashes between iran and israel could escalate into something far more significant already. This morning, early this morning, these attacks carried out by iran, where the first time that they have attacked israel directly. And so today israels war Cabinet Meeting for nearly five hours, but im told wolf that but a Biden Israeli official that the war cabinet did not make a decision on exactly how or when it will respond. A militarily towards iran. But one thing is clear, wolf is that israel will respond that has been the resounding sentiment from multiple israeli officials who ive spoken to today. And one thing i understand from this war Cabinet Meeting is that the timing of this attack of a potential israeli response on iran is one of the dilemmas that the war cabinet was facing today. And so the Israeli Military has now been tasked with coming up with additional options for the war cabinet to consider as they prepare for a possible response. But theres no doubt wolff that much remains to be termed friend and that the next days to come will be critical in terms of israels decision and the fate of the region will stay in close touch with you, Jeremy Diamond in jerusalem. Thank you very much and joining us now, also from jerusalem, the president of israel, isaac herzog, mr. President. Thank you so much for joining us. I know youre you have a lot going on in the wake of this unprecedented iranian thank you. Attack against israel. Give us an assessment. What is the latest you could tell us whats going on right now . So we have to understand that what were seeing, unraveling in front of our eyes is a reality that has been there for at least a decade or two decades, meaning an empire of evil headed from tehran, which has an objective has an objective two radicalize the real any peace processes overthrow regimes bring, however, can tell throughout the middle east, of course eliminate israel with a g at this philosophy, with proxies, but also hold terror cells. All of the world. Now, this empire of evil as shown, what it wants to achieve and in front of it, it was met by a strong correlation and was met by an incredible israeli army and air force incredibly younger offices and commanders. And by an incredible partnership of nations, which i want to thank wholeheartedly a coalition for nations led by the United States of america. And i want to thank President Biden for his leadership is and its allies, including the United States, as you know, intercepted 99 of those iranian missiles and drones coming towards israel, President Biden told Prime Minister natasha yeah, we should consider this a win. His word, you should consider this a when is this a women . What message does all this send to iran so it was an Overall Campaign from all four corners of the middle east aim at israel it was almost like a star war and night because you had the Incredible Technologies went into this throughout in various layers. And incredible column coordination. And it shows that we are united when we are together and when we fight against evil together naturally, i absolutely agree that we are victorious and we were victorious in this. But one has to also take into account that this was a very aggressive and brutal attack on israel and under the circumstances, i think the decision of the war cabinet, which is convening right now, will take into account all the measures that are required to defend and protect the people of israel youve called what he run did a declaration of war. But around seems to have telegraphed what it was going to be doing. Do you assess a run really once the spark a wider war, a conflict with israel . Or are they more interested in narrowly responded . To that deadly attack on irans consulate in damascus, syria so i would say of course then what i meant was that in terms of the size and scope, are we talking over 500 drones and and Ballistic Missiles . Et cetera. This was a very aggressive and brutal attack, which looks like a declaration of war. But i also added immediately to say that we are not seeking wall. We are seeking always peace. We want to reach peace in the region. Thats what were striving for throughout the years and we well met by a horrific massacre by hamas and its another proxy of iran on october 7, iran has been holding war against us for decades with its proxies. And if you look at one small example which exemplifies the entire story iran took over a tribe called the Houthis In Em and 50,000 people made it its proxy because they are shiites phelie up to its neck with armament of an empire cruise missiles, drones, and Ballistic Missiles to a tribe of 50,000 people, block okay the high seas. And of course, elevating The Cost Of Living of every family in the world. Thats the story thats what we are meeting. We are meeting an empire of evil which wants to eradicate all values of the free world. Thats why theyre drones are killing all over the place in ukraine. The drones are killing it other places. And its about time the world stands up to them and says, no, we wont let you dont, as President Biden said, dont. And therefore, because he says dont and we all say dont, thats why they were met with a very strong response last night. But i think the world has to understand that this is another development in the war which he is waging against the free world and has to be met accordingly as you know, mr. President , some of the farright political voices in israel are pushing for a very harsh israeli response. The National Security minister Itamar Ben Gvir says, israel deeds to quote, go crazy. Does this attack your perspective, require a harsh israeli response . How forceful of a response should it be . And would that risk a major regional escalation . So as i said, we dont seek war and i think that we all understand the balanced that is needed in this situation. We are holding a very intimate dialogue with our allies and i think Prime Minister netanyahu, hes talking to many world leaders. He had a call with President Biden last night. In addition, of course, to our allies, other countries such as britain, france, and others in the region as well. Were considering it all. Were acting Cool Handedly and lucidly. I think they cabinet now its convening exactly to discuss it so of course, we have as a democracy, they only democracy in the region. We have a multitude of voices, but if we look at it objectively, i think were operating in a very focused way and a very responsible way. And im sure so it will be a decision accordingly that will make sure that we protect and defend the people of israel and of course, serve the idea of this coalition that has emanated all of a sudden in front of our eyes in opposing the aggressive acts and the and the operations of iran in the region for so many years as you know the United States, the Biden Administration says it wont participate in any offensive action against iran right now, israel willing to take unilateral action that potentially could put us troops and assets throughout the region at risk. So lets first speak about the grand picture. There has been a war with iran for decades. May i remind you that there was ever a Bold Decision of President Donald Trump to get rid of Qasem Soleimani then the war and the warlord the, the commander of taro in the region for years, who was the head of the National Guards of iran so these guys keep on spreading table and havoc. There have been attacking American Forces four for years, including this year in various spots in the middle east and an i believe that its in the inherent interests National Interests of the United States. And of course, of of European Countries and regional countries that want to go to peace and go want to go to normalization with israel that we are strong and united and act accordingly as to the technicalities of what will be the side let upon this, of course, i leave to the israeli Cabinet Meeting as we speak right now at the Defense Ministry in tel aviv, the United States, as you know, help a strongly defend israel against this latest or attack over the past 24 hours. What obligation mr. President does israel have to address president . Fides repeated demands to dramatically ramp up humanitarian aid to the palestinians in gaza and to reduce civilian casualties. There so indeed, israel has elevated dramatically the humanitarian aid to the people of gaza in a dramatic way in a dialogue, frank and open dialogue with all our allies. First of all, by way of airdrops from all of, from all over. Secondly, by opening terrestrial crossings, including now a northern crossing from zikim and a Crossing In Erez and a crossing in carney in an amine all over the place so theres a major inflow of humanitarian aid to gaza, of course, the maritime route which is being operated in a very impressive way, which was an initiative of the uae. And now america in the United States is about to lead it in a very professional manner. So theres a major effort to meet the demands that are required for the humanitarian assistance of gaza. And by the way, its the right thing to do. But let me explain to your viewers something which is really important to mention. There are still hundred and 35 israeli hostages in gaza. Theyre going through hell their life is in question. They are under huge threat, let alone the enormous pain that theyre going through, such as rape and torture and other things. The problem is that its been discussed dayin, dayout, 24 7 in israel is how to how to bring them out. And then comes the question by the israeli public how come youre supplying so much humanitarian aid to gaza . When our hostages, when our citizens are there in parallel, we dont even know their fate because the hamas is, is so cruel that they dont even allow us the names of those who are alive or dead amongst them and therefore, these are honest and frank discussions in the israeli public we have to make sure that our hostages are back. Are back as soon as possible. I know its the commitment of the United States of america and present biden of leaders from all over the world. We must do it. We must carry out as much as possible. Unfortunately, hamas in the last 24 hours for the fifth time, the client, another compromise and another scheme that was proposed again by the mediators in the United States of america. And its about time the world understands that its hamas who is refusing to move on and hostage deal. As all of this is unfolding, mr. President , the top us humanitarian official, the us aid administrator, samantha power. Now says parts of gaza are already experiencing famine palestinian children, as you know, are dying of hunger. How do you respond to allegations that israel is using starvation potentially as a weapon of war weapon of war. Those are strong words. No way it would be a work crime. God forbade, the god forbid. We have no intention to do that. We take any measures necessary according to International Humanitarian law i if Samantha Powers while i respect as any real information, data that can be tested our people are always available. We are working very closely with the United States and with many other allies to test on an hourly basis this in gaza. As ive said, theres a huge influx of importation of humanitarian aid to gaza and i reject as far as i know, i reject this claim weve seen tensions. Theres, you know, between President Biden and Prime Minister new ten, you flare over these past few weeks President Biden is called Prime Minister in your tiny house approach through the swore a stake, his word of a steak. What is the state of usisraeli relations, right now so the real trust at the end, you know, the proof of the pudding is in the eating at the end in the last 24 hours, weve really seen a huge historical challenge and thats where the Iron Clad Alliance between israel and the United States and the United States, if israel and israel as has been as shown as resonated as an incredible aaron clade, the lions which serves the National Interests of both nations and serves the free royal. This is the real example we can argue on many things and its legitimate we have our objectives and we have a small nation, the United States is a World Superpower has, its interest, but at the end, we must have a dialogue and open and frank dialogue between the administrations. Wherever i can put my advice into the into the ears of all sides. I do that as much as i can. I have immense respect to the United States of america in the administration and the people of the United States its of america. But everybody who watches us and listens and analyzes the conflict must understand. We have been met by an empire of evil. Its true, its absolutely true. Ill citizens were raped and butchered and burnt, and tortured and abducted in an unbelievably unprecedented massacre. I call it a massacre. This her massacre of hamas is something that is unbelievable in terms of modern de warfare or modernday activities of any human being. And when i stood get up in front of a joint session of the course of the in july 19 of this year. I said that its tail, which is undermining tell which is undermining the whole notion of peace in the region and may i remind you and i set it in the past and i repeated now again, in the g20 summit before they october 7, President Biden presented a vision connecting israel to india, which means connecting europe to the southeast asia, which means connecting the United States to australia through the Eastern Hemisphere thats the grand vision of peace inclusion, and normalization someone and they empire of evil decided to derail this vision and we must go back to the vision. We must get to peace with saudi arabia, with our allies in the region. We must show these terrorists and we must show these cruel people out there in tehran that it wont work for them. We are standing strong and we shall overcome president isaac hertz are joining us from jerusalem. 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