Overseas now, the IDF says it is on high alert and US forces are heading to the region amid fears of a wider war with Iran. Tehran is threatening retaliation after the assassination of a top Hamas leader. Abc's Matt Rivers joins us now from Israel. Matt, President Biden said this weekend that he hopes Iran stands down. Tell us what you're learning.
Lindsay, Israel is bracing tonight for that Iranian retaliation that could really begin at any moment. And tonight, we're hearing from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to, acknowledging just how tense things are, saying in part, I do not underestimate the severity of this threat. He went on to say, Israel is prepared to defend itself alongside the US, with the US adding Navy cruisers, destroyers, and fighter jets to bolster its anti-missile defenses. President Biden adding, he, hopes Iran will stand down. Meanwhile, the devastation in Gaza continues. The IDF saying it targeted two schools. It says were being used as Hamas command centers. Officials say those airstrikes killing 30 people, as any ceasefire deal seems unlikely to happen anytime soon.
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