Israel's Ambassador to Kenya, Gideon Behar, defended recent US-backed strikes on Iran, stating they targeted critical military and nuclear infrastructure to prevent the acquisition of weapons threatening Israel and regional stability.

• The strikes were jointly conducted by Israel and the United States to halt Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
• Israel’s Ambassador Gideon Behar asserted that the Iranian regime lacks domestic and international legitimacy, contrasting it with a peaceful Iranian populace.
• The ambassador warned that Iran’s military spending diverts resources from citizens and supports armed groups in Africa, including the Horn of Africa.