Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday evening that Israel is waiting for a green light from the United States or for an Iranian mistake to launch a strike on Iran. The remark reflects a continued Israeli posture of holding off on a direct strike while hoping for an external trigger, either US approval or an Iranian misstep.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday evening that Israel is waiting for either a US green light or an Iranian mistake to strike Iran. The statement reiterates a position Katz has expressed in recent weeks.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Israel's efforts to secure US approval for potential strikes on Iran. In late June, Katz announced that he had ordered the IDF to prepare for 'Operation Blue and White' in Iran, though he claimed external actors prevented the operation. Earlier reports indicated that Israeli officials hoped Iran would make a mistake, while some assessments suggested Iran was waiting to see the first steps by Israel and the US before retaliating.
The current statement does not provide a timeline or operational specifics, and it remains unclear whether Washington has granted any form of approval. The remark comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with ongoing exchanges across the region.
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