Israel tightens security after Soleimani assassination
Israel has put its forces on high alert in the wake of the killing of senior Iranian Quds Forces commander Qassem Soleimani.
The country has long regarded Soleimani as a major threat and is fearing reprisal from Iran's allies.
The country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the U.S. decision while speaking on the airport tarmac in Athens, cutting short a trip to Greece to fly back to Israel.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, SAYING:
"Just as Israel has the right of self-defense, the United States has exactly the same right. Qassem Soleimani is responsible for the death of American citizens and many other innocent people. He was planning more such attacks. President Trump deserves all the credit for acting swiftly, forcefully and decisively. Israel stands with the United States in its just struggle for peace, security, and self-defense".
The effect on the ground is noticeable. It includes Israeli forces blocking some roads in the Golan Heights.
