Israel, facing Iran, is looking for allies

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

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The Jewish state continues to seek allies in order to launch an offensive against the Islamic Republic.

Although there is no evidence that Tehran is indeed seeking nuclear weapons, Israeli officials say they are determined to thwart Iran's nuclear program.

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From our correspondent in Jerusalem

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Before a possible armed offensive against Iran, the Israelis launched a diplomatic offensive.

For several weeks, officials of the Hebrew state have been touring the great powers.

Their goal: to secure the support of friendly countries in the event of war against Iran.

Without success for the moment.

So, once again, the Israelis turn to the ally of always: Washington.

Israel is certainly a military heavyweight in the Middle East.

But that's largely thanks to the United States.

To carry out an armed offensive against Iran, the Hebrew state needs bombers, and especially armor-piercing missiles.

Missiles capable of destroying the imposing reinforced concrete structures, which protect Iranian military installations.

But the Americans have still not provided this weaponry to the Israelis, confides a diplomatic source familiar with the matter.

This explains the "all-out unrest" of officials in the Hebrew state, adds the same source.

Mossad director David Barnea is currently in Washington.

He will be joined there this Thursday, December 9 by the Israeli Minister of Defense.

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