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Politics · Full coverage

Miki Zohar Says Israel Could Have Destroyed Iran but Chose Restraint to Respect the U.S.

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By יוני גבאי

First reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Miki Zohar said Israel could have devastated Iran militarily but chose restraint to preserve ties with the United States. He made the comments on Channel 14, in response to Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Israel and Iran.

  • 01Zohar said Israel could have destroyed Iran but withheld force to respect the U.S.
  • 02He responded on Tuesday in a Channel 14 interview to Donald Trump’s remarks.
  • 03Trump had said in Qatar that Israel would not exist today without him.
  • 04Zohar said Israel can stand alone, but prefers cooperation with the United States.
  • 05His remarks came after a new U.S.-Iran agreement drew criticism in Israel.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuGadi Eisenkot
OrganizationsChannel 14, United States, State of Israel, Israeli Air Force, Qatar
PlacesIran, Middle East, Tehran, Israel

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Miki Zohar Says Israel Could Have Destroyed Iran but Chose Restraint to Respect the U.S.
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Zohar says Israel is still heading for total victory despite Iran deal
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Miki Zohar Says Israel Would Strike Iran Forcefully if Security Is Threatened

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