The president of Israel spoke of an action equivalent to a declaration of war Isaac Herzogleaving all possibilities open after the massive attack launched by Iran against Israeli territory.

In an interview he gave to the network skynewsIsaac Herzog stressed that Israel is “considering all options” in the wake of Iran’s attack and added:

“This is a declaration of war. Now, because we are restrained and because we know the implications and because we have discussions with our partners, we are looking at all options and I am confident that we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people. We are not war seekers.”

Mr Herzog added that last night’s attack was “yet another example” of how it operates Iran“spreading havoc, terror and instability throughout the world.”

“It’s time for the world to confront this evil empire in Tehran and make it clear to the Iranian regime that this cannot pass, that this is unacceptable,” he said.