Today we're talking about Israel weighing its retaliation against Iran.

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espresso shots. Israel is weighing its retaliation options after Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles in its largest ever attack on the country Tuesday.

With help from U.S. allies, Israeli defenses largely neutralized the barrage, but tensions are rising.

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran will pay for its actions,

while President Biden and the G7 leaders urged Israel to respond

in proportion.

The White House advised against Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and is discussing

Israeli strikes on Iran's oil infrastructure.

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that the conflict has killed more than 1,300 people

since mid-September, with 1.2 million displaced and thousands more expected to

evacuate.

Thursday Israel announced the death of at least nine soldiers since it began its

ground invasion in Lebanon.

War is heavy and ugly and reminds us of the need for redemption through Christ.

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