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Israel Prepares as Trump Weighs Between Renewed Iran Talks or Military Escalation

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By ברק רביד, ירון אברהם, ברק רביד, ירון אברהם

First reported by Now 14 · Jul 20, 2026

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Israel is preparing for a critical decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, who must soon choose between accepting a ceasefire proposal with Iran or escalating military action. Iran expects Trump to relent, while Israel and the U.S. consider the risks of intensified conflict, especially regarding a fortified underground Iranian nuclear site.

01Trump will soon decide between a 10-day ceasefire or expanded military action against Iran.
02Israel expects significant escalation potential but will base involvement on conflict nature.
03Netanyahu discussed Israeli and U.S. interests extensively with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
04Iran believes Trump will back down and allow control over the Strait of Hormuz.
05New ceasefire proposals from Qatar and Oman are seen as temporary and insufficient by Trump.
06The "Mountain of Death" is a fortified Iranian nuclear site possibly impervious to U.S. bombs.

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