Israel Prepared for Military Action Against Iran, Despite US Doubts
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel was reportedly preparing for a potential military operation against Iran over the weekend, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting security chiefs. This comes despite U.S. President Donald Trump deeming strikes unlikely. Reports suggest a previous plan by Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Hoffman was allegedly leaked to the U.S., which intervened to stop it, though Netanyahu's office denies this. Former official Yakov Nagel commented on potential escalation due to sanctions.
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- Israel reportedly prepared for a military operation against Iran over the weekend, despite U.S. doubts.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with security chiefs on Friday to discuss the situation.
- Sources claim President Trump gave officials days to pursue diplomacy before considering military action.
- A previous alleged plan by Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Hoffman was reportedly leaked to the U.S.
- Netanyahu's office has denied reports of the operation and the leak.
- Former official Yakov Nagel discussed potential escalation from Iranian sanctions.
Israel was reportedly preparing for a potential military operation against Iran over the past weekend, despite statements from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting such strikes were unlikely. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting with security chiefs on Friday to discuss the situation, according to Channel 12. Sources indicate that Trump had given Vice President J.D. Vance and other senior officials a few days to exhaust diplomatic options before considering military action.
Earlier reports suggested that Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Hoffman were planning a military operation against Iran prior to the Israeli elections on October 27. The specific targets and details of this alleged plan were not disclosed. However, some high-ranking security officials reportedly opposed the plan, fearing it could lead to escalation and potentially postpone the elections.
Despite internal objections, preparations were said to be ongoing until an Israeli intelligence official allegedly leaked information to the American side. Channel 12 claims Washington intervened to thwart the operation. However, these media reports have not been independently confirmed, and Netanyahu's office has denied the account.
Separately, former National Security Council head Yakov Nagel assessed the likelihood of a military confrontation between Iran and the U.S. He suggested that increased U.S. economic sanctions could push Tehran towards escalation, while the Iranian leadership is considering three potential courses of action.
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