Iranian strikes surprise Israel and raise concern of strategic setback

Iranian strikes surprise Israel and raise concern of strategic setback Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 06/08/2026 - 14:01 Politicians and analysts respond to renewed hostilities with calls for strong action and concerns over American influence Hospital staff move a baby in an incubator to an underground facility for safety in Tel Aviv on 8 June 2026, after sirens sounded following Iranian attacks (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Off The escalation between Iran and Israel has sparked mixed reactions from politicians and journalists across Israel. Some have criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies while advocating for further military action against Iran, whereas others condemn the renewed hostilities, warning of potential consequences. Sunday night’s Iranian attack caught many in Israel by surprise.