Israel National NewsNews BriefsWhy did Israel refrain from retaliating against Iraq in 1991? Why did Israel refrain from retaliating against Iraq in 1991? Jan 20, 2019, 9:14 AM (GMT+2)Israel says it always acts against any attempted strike against it, but refrained from doing so when Iraqi Scud missiles hit back in 1991. Read moreFound a mistake? Contact us