Source pledges Israel will respond to Iranian attack, though not as initially planned, since 'diplomatic sensitivities won out'; ABC says Israeli response unlikely before Passover.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelved plans that had been prepared for retaliation against Iran's weekend barrage after speaking with US President Joe Biden immediately following the attack, Israeli television reported Wednesday.
According to the Kan public broadcaster, the cabinet had already approved a series of possible responses depending on the scope of the Iranian attack, which were slated to be carried out immediately following the Iranian fusillade early Sunday.
A senior source was quoted telling the broadcaster:
"The response won't be what was planned any longer; diplomatic sensitivities won out. There will be a response, but it seems it will be different from what was planned."The report noted the comments likely pointed to a weaker response than what had been approved. Kan also quoted unnamed Western diplomats saying that "the understanding is that Israel will respond."
Comment: Once again Club UN stands ineffective when it matters most.