Israel woke up to shocking news this morning as Iran launched two waves of missile attacks, resulting in at least 10 casualties, including children and women. The town of Tamra and the city of Bat Yam were among the areas affected by the attacks.

Israeli officials had warned of challenging days ahead as they initiated a series of strikes on Iran. The country's military has indicated that this operation will be ongoing for weeks, with the ultimate goal remaining unclear.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the recent attacks were just the beginning of what Iran can expect in the near future.

Israeli authorities defend their actions by claiming that Iran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. However, Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, a claim that Israel disputes.

Critics of the prime minister argue that military action is unnecessary and that diplomacy is the key to resolving the nuclear issue with Iran.

Former US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to consider a new deal, although the specifics of this proposal are unknown. Trump famously withdrew the United States from the 2015 JCPOA agreement, which imposed limits on Iran's nuclear activities, during his presidency.

While the JCPOA was not perfect, it was a significant step towards nuclear non-proliferation, and Iran had been in compliance with its terms.

Unfortunately, scheduled talks between American and Iranian officials have been canceled following the recent hostilities. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi cited Israel's attacks as a barrier to any potential negotiations, labeling them as barbaric.