Israeli security sources told The Zioneer this evening that the country is in a 'waiting point' dependent on President Trump's decision on a potential campaign against Iran. The sources said Israel is ready to execute as soon as Trump decides, and alertness is maintained.
Israeli security sources told The Zioneer this evening that the country has entered a 'waiting point' dependent on President Trump's decision on a potential campaign against Iran, and is ready to strike the moment he decides. The statement marks a slight but notable shift from their earlier assessment at 20:25 Jerusalem, when they described it as 'still too early to know' if a campaign was imminent, while noting that alertness was maintained but had not peaked.
The new formulation — 'definitely at a waiting point' — comes after a series of reports through the evening. At 18:50, Trump told Israel's N12 that he is 'close to making a decision' on a massive attack on Iran, as The Zioneer reported. A White House source had earlier said the US is preparing for a prolonged exchange lasting days to weeks, per reporting from Or Ben Yekhzkel at 18:42 Jerusalem. By 20:01, Israeli sources had begun describing the military as prepared to execute any order, and indicated that Trump had not yet decided the scope of a potential strike.
The broader standoff has unfolded over recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on June 8, Trump stated that the US military is on alert regarding Iran, and senior Israeli officials have since indicated Israel is waiting for a green light from Washington. Earlier this month, sources told The Zioneer that Israel's security establishment was awaiting a final decision from Prime Minister Netanyahu on whether to close the current round or launch further strikes.
No timeline for Trump's decision has been provided, and no new public instructions have been issued to Israeli civilians. The diplomatic track — a proposed 10-day ceasefire for Hormuz discussions — remains blocked after Iran refused to improve the proposal, according to a report cited by The Zioneer.
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