A senior Israeli official told Channel 13 on Saturday evening that despite President Trump's overnight delay of a planned strike on Iran, Israel expects the U.S. president to order a large-scale attack within the next two weeks. The statement comes after the Trump administration postponed a major operation late Friday night, according to earlier reports.
On Saturday evening, a senior Israeli official told Channel 13 that despite President Trump's overnight postponement of a planned strike on Iran, Israel expects the U.S. to order a large-scale attack within the next two weeks. The official's statement, reported by Channel 13, underscores Israeli confidence in the U.S. commitment to military action despite the last-minute diplomatic pause.
Earlier Saturday (13:15 Jerusalem), The Zioneer reported a series of developments: initial reports of no U.S. strikes on Iran, breaking a 13-night streak; President Trump confirming that he had ordered a halt to the 13-day campaign, citing diplomacy as the 'smarter strategy'; the halt was linked to Omani mediation efforts in Tehran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz; and an Israeli official confirming that Israel had been on high alert during the planned operation. Later Saturday, The Zioneer added further details: an Israeli source said the U.S. delayed the strike and continues an unprecedented military buildup in Israel (20:42 Jerusalem), and Kan News reported that Israel was on high alert anticipating a strike that could trigger Iranian retaliation (20:53 Jerusalem). The corroboration evolved from initial unnamed U.S. media sources to confirmed Israeli official statements.
The Zioneer has previously reported that U.S. officials indicated expanded strikes would be more powerful and that Israel is expected to participate (Jul 21), and that President Trump discussed expanding strikes to include Tehran (Jul 15). The U.S. military buildup in Israel includes refueling aircraft, fighter jets, air defense systems, and munitions, ready for a potential strike on short notice, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.
The precise timing and scope of any future attack remain unclear. The Omani-mediated talks are ongoing, and Trump's final decision is pending. The official's statement reflects an Israeli expectation but does not confirm a specific operational plan.
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