Israeli officials say U.S. officials urged restraint after Iranian missile attack

Israeli officials stated that U.S. officials contacted them after an Iranian missile attack and inquired whether any Israelis had been killed. The officials conveyed that U.S. officials sought to limit Israel's response to the attack.

Israeli position on response Israeli ministers were informed that the government would not accept a policy of responding only when people are killed. The statement added that any attack on Israeli territory would prompt a response. Israeli officials also said the country is an ally of the United States but not subordinate to it.