Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for an already volatile Middle East?

In this episode:

• Randa Slim, Senior Fellow and Director, Conflict Resolution, Middle East Institute.
• Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University.
• Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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