The longstanding conflict between Iran and Israel persists as tensions have escalated with Iran firing ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting Israel to plan retaliatory strikes focused on military targets, while avoiding nuclear or oil facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a ceasefire proposal by France, insisting any truce must halt Hezbollah's rearming. The US has bolstered Israel's air defenses by deploying a THAAD battery to deter further Iranian aggression, highlighting the critical role of US-Israel relations in the conflict. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels remain active, with Iran warning against Israeli military actions and urging international intervention.