Israel made the decision to attack Iran early Sunday morning, but that plan was canceled after a phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.The officials noted that Biden told Israel that its defense against the barrage of Iranian drones and missiles was "a major strategic victory" and that Israeli retaliation wasn't needed, The New York Times reported. This is a developing story.

Israel will exact a price from Iran in response to its mass missile and drone attack when the time is right, War Cabinet minister Benny Gantz said on Sunday."We will build a regional coalition and exact the price from Iran in the fashion and timing that is right for us," Gantz said in a statement as the Israeli war cabinet was due to convene to discuss Israel's response to Iran's attack.

The IDF base of Nevatim sustained minor damage following hits during the Iranian attack early Sunday morning, the military said on Sunday morning.The military added that the base was still operational and functioning. Later on Sunday, the IDF published footage of Israeli jets returning to the Nevatim base. IDF jets return to the Nevatim base. April 14, 2024.