Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is prepared for a “direct attack from Iran”.

“Our defence systems are deployed; we are prepared for any scenario, both in defence and attack,” he said in a televised statement, adding that Israel had the backing of the United States and “many” countries.

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