Israeli security sources told The Zioneer this evening that it is still too early to know whether a new campaign against Iran is imminent, but the military is prepared to strike as soon as President Trump decides. The sources said alertness is maintained but has not peaked, and no new public instructions have been issued.
In an update at 20:19 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Israeli security sources said it is still too early to know whether a new campaign against Iran is imminent, but the military is prepared to strike as soon as President Trump decides. The sources stated that alertness is maintained but has not peaked, and no new public instructions have been issued. This follows a series of reports earlier this evening at 20:01 Jerusalem.
At 20:01 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported that Israeli officials said they are awaiting Trump's decision and prepared to execute any order. Simultaneously, i24NEWS reported that Iran has refused to improve a 10-day ceasefire proposal for Hormuz discussions, blocking the US diplomatic track. Israeli officials told i24NEWS that Trump has not yet decided the scope of a potential strike, and that Israel may not join the initial broad US attack, depending on Iranian fire, US requests, and target selection.
The current developments build on weeks of reporting by The Zioneer. On Mon Jun 8, The Zioneer reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu was awaiting a final decision on Iran response after messages from Tehran and Washington, with assessments favoring closing the event. On Thu Jul 9, Israel reportedly sought Trump's green light for a strike. On Sun Jul 19, senior Israeli officials told Channel 14 that Iran is still deliberating whether to attack Israel, and that the US may ask Israel to join a campaign. On Fri Jul 10, US officials told CNN they are prepared for more strikes if needed, while The Zioneer assessed that no clear escalation was expected in 48 hours and that Israel was outside the current dynamic.
It remains unclear when President Trump will make a decision on the scope of strikes, and whether Israel will be part of any initial US operation. The diplomatic track with Iran appears blocked, and the situation remains fluid.
6 developments
- StrongIsraeli assessment: Trump to significantly escalate strikes, warns of Iranian retaliation
- DevelopingIran threatens stronger retaliation if Israel strikes, amid Trump call for talks
- DevelopingIsraeli officials: Iran will avoid attacking Israel as long as US does not escalate; three scenarios for Israeli involvement
- DevelopingIsraeli security establishment braces for possible US strike on Iran, report says
Source and signal
- Internal intake