An unnamed Israeli security official told i24 News that Israel acts on its elimination intentions without warning, responding to a New York Times report alleging Israeli threats against senior Iranian officials during negotiations. The remark underscores Israel’s policy of strategic ambiguity regarding operations against Iranian targets.
An Israeli security official responded to a New York Times report accusing Israel of threatening senior Iranian officials during ongoing negotiations. In a statement to Israel’s i24 News, the official said: “If and when Israel wants to eliminate anyone, it does so.” The remark underscores Israel’s posture of strategic ambiguity regarding its operations against Iranian targets. The NYT report, which has not been independently confirmed, alleged that Israel conveyed threats to Iranian negotiators. The Zioneer has previously reported on the tense backdrop of Israel-Iran relations, including Israeli assessments that the last word has not been said on Iran and warnings that Israel is prepared to strike if necessary. The talks between the U.S. and Iran have been complicated by Israeli objections and mutual threats. The official’s comment suggests that Israel dismisses the notion of issuing threats as a negotiating tactic, preferring to let its actions speak.
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