Netanyahu: ‘Operation Rising Lion' Will Last as Many Days as It Takes
Netanyahu: 'Operation Rising Lion' Will Last as Many Days as It Takes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a military operation against Iran called 'Rising Lion' had begun and could last 'as many days as it takes.' Photo: Office of the Prime Minster of Israel
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