Middle East crisis: Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu still mulling retaliation to Iran attack as world leaders urge restraint [Video]

ISRAEL (WABC) — Israeli officials are still deciding what the country’s next move is days after the unprecedented barrage of missiles and drones targeted against its citizens by Iran.

As of Wednesday, there’s still no obvious sign of plans to retaliate. Yet, there’s no shortage of pressure from world leaders.

Foreign ministers of England and Germany traveled to Israel on Wednesday to counsel restraint to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu though wasn’t appeased by his fellow dignitaries’ options.

“They all have all kinds of suggestions and advice,” Netanyahu said. “I appreciate it, but I want to make it clear: We will make our own decisions and the state of Israel will do everything necessary to defend itself.”

As Israeli officials consume themselves with plans for Iran, the fighting continues in Gaza with Hamas.

Eyewitness News reporter Josh Einiger reported that smoke could be seen rising in the distance following a large explosion a few miles away from Nahal Oz, one of 16 kibbutz communities …