Chikli: Iran’s war with Israel started on October 7

Iran initiated military action against Israel on October 7, as stated by Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli. He emphasized that this conflict is part of a broader struggle with Iran, intensified by recent Hamas attacks. Chikli noted that Israel is responding to intelligence about Iran’s underground nuclear capabilities and expressed hopes for expanding the Abraham Accords with moderate Arab states. Middle East expert Dr. Dina Lisnyansky highlighted the historical context of Iranian-Sunni tensions and the potential long-term implications for Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

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