Israel may respond to Iran's missile attack during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur,
NBC News reports.
US officials told the channel that Israel has made it clear that it does not rule out retaliatory measures during the Yom Kippur holiday this week.
Meanwhile, two US officials said that Israeli leaders have not yet informed the US of the specific details of their military response to Iran's missile attack.
It is noted that the US and Israeli defense ministers discussed possible retaliatory measures during telephone conversations but by no means a final decision by Israel on what it might do and when.
Three US officials said they do not expect the US to support Israel's response directly.
They believe the US will back Israel by imposing tough sanctions on Iran.
The officials stressed that Israel's failure to provide the US with concrete assurances that it will inform Washington of its plans in advance of action reduces the likelihood that the US will play an active role in Israel's response.
