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She noted that Hezbollah joined Iran in recent missile strikes, demonstrating the threat Iran poses through its regional proxies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding Israel\u2019s security, Weiss acknowledged casualties, including nine fatalities in a recent missile strike, but stressed that technology such as the Iron Dome and disciplined public response have minimised harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEven one missile that is not intercepted can cause huge damage,\u201d she said.
She reassured Rwandan nationals in Israel, stating that everyone has access to shelters and that warnings from authorities are reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRwandans are resilient, and we maintain daily contact with Rwandan officials to address any concerns,\u201d Weiss added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the international front, Weiss criticised what she termed as global double standards, noting that while Israel faces criticism for defending itself, Iran\u2019s suppression of its people and funding of terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis is often ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIsrael is defending itself; Iran is deliberately targeting civilians,\u201d she said. \u201cThis intent is alarming and should not be tolerated by the international community,\u201d she warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ambassador highlighted the regional impact of the conflict, pointing to disruptions in oil trade through the Hormuz Strait and the threat Iran poses to the Gulf and Africa through funding terror networks. She emphasised that a shift in Iran\u2019s regime or a halt to its aggression would benefit the Middle East, Africa, and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Weiss addressed prospects for de-escalation. While she could not predict the end of the war, she emphasised that Israel, in collaboration with the U.S., will continue operations until its objectives are achieved, aiming for a safer, more stable Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is not only about defending Israel,\u201d she said. \u201cIt is about creating a world where terror is reduced, and peace can prevail.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Tehran\u2019s viewpoint, the conflict is not seen as a defensive struggle against terror but as a response to what Iranian officials describe as “unlawful aggression” by the United States and Israel. Iran\u2019s government has condemned the February 28 strikes as a \u201cclear act of aggression\u201d that violates international law and the United Nations Charter, asserting that it targeted sovereign territory without justification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/israel-iran-conflict-.jpg\")
Ambassador Weiss also explained why Israel opposes Iran\u2019s nuclear program. While Israel possesses nuclear weapons for defence, Iran openly seeks nuclear capabilities to destroy Israel and exert global influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0203_18.jpg\")