Israel ‘not done' attacking Iranian nuclear sites
Retired IDF Colonel Miri Eisin discusses Israel's conflict with Iran and the future for the region.
Ms Eisin told Sky News host Andrew Bolt that Israel is 'not done' in its attacks against Iranian nuclear sites.
'The Mossad itself did something very exceptional and showed there are forces on the ground.'
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