Inside Israel's Response to Iran: Defense, US Alliances, and Civilian Impact – Sky News Interview

Miri, speaking from Tel Aviv amid heightened tensions, outlines the recent and continuous Iranian missile strikes on Israel, highlighting the direct hit on a major hospital, Soroka, and the resilience of Israeli civilians under repeated attacks. She details Israel’s military campaign focused on Iranian Revolutionary Guard sites, missile locations, and nuclear facilities, underscoring that Israel’s actions are targeted strictly at regime military assets, not civilians. Miri emphasizes that although Israel initiated the current response, it was in reaction to ongoing Iranian-backed proxies and escalating threats. She evaluates the uncertain prospects of US involvement and navigates the complexities of the Netanyahu-Trump relationship, noting both leaders’ differing visions about the Iranian threat. Miri also addresses concerns about civilian casualties, both in Iran and across the region, and stresses that Israel takes significant steps to minimize non-combatant harm. She points out the challenge of international perceptions, expressing frustration over the global expectation that Israeli vulnerability to attack is acceptable while others must be deterred. Miri concludes by warning of the broader threat posed by Iran’s missile capabilities to Europe if Western powers intervene directly.