The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran’s attack as world leaders urge restraint

October 19, 2024

— Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty. ISRAEL SAYS IT WILL RESPOND TO IRAN’S ATTACKJERUSALEM — Israel’s military chief says the country will respond to Iran’s missile strike. AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS URGE ISRAEL, IRAN TO AVOID ESCALATIONKAMPALA, Uganda — Some African governments are urging Israel and Iran to avoid an escalation of the conflict. MACRON SAYS IRAN’S ATTACK ON ISRAEL WAS A ‘DISPROPORTIONATE RESPONSE’PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Iran’s attack on Israel was a “disproportionate response” to the bombing of its consulate in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Annalena Baerbock spoke by phone Sunday with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, following a previous conversation last week before Iran’s attack on Israel.