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Iran did not heed Biden’s warning not to attack. Will Israel?

Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS
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WASHINGTON – When the United States speaks, does Israel – its staunchest ally in the Middle East – listen? 

That is the million-dollar question in world capitals as Israel weighs when and how hard to strike back after Iran showered it with armed drones and missiles on April 13.

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