According to a report, the Trump administration does not want Israel to take part in the ongoing military confrontation with Iran, out of concern that Israeli involvement could lead to an uncontrollable escalation. The report follows earlier confirmation from Israeli officials that the US had asked Israel not to join the conflict, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.
A new report, citing an unspecified source, indicates that the Trump administration opposes Israeli participation in the current military confrontation with Iran, out of concern that Israeli involvement could lead to an uncontrollable escalation. The report aligns with, and further reinforces, the confirmed US position that emerged earlier today.
At 15:51 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported a series of corroborating statements: first, two Israeli sources told CNN that the administration does not want Israel to intervene, fearing loss of control; then a senior American official confirmed to CNN that President Trump does not want Israel to participate in strikes on Iran; and finally, Israeli officials confirmed to CNN that the US had explicitly asked Israel not to join the escalation. All three reports were published within the same hour, painting a consistent picture of Washington's stance.
Against the broader backdrop, as The Zioneer has reported, President Trump stated last month that Israel was not involved in strikes on Iran, and a senior US official told CBS News that the administration ordered no defensive action to protect Israel from Iranian missiles. Additionally, the Israeli political-security cabinet did not discuss the Iran issue during a recent meeting, suggesting Israel was caught off guard by the escalation.
The source of the latest report remains unspecified, and the exact nature of the ongoing military operations — whether limited strikes or a broader campaign — is still unclear. The consistency of the message from multiple channels, however, leaves little doubt about the administration's position.
4 developments
- StrongTrump says Israel not involved in strikes on Iran
- DevelopingTrump administration reportedly ordered no defensive action to protect Israel from Iranian missiles
- DevelopingIsrael objects to Trump demand to halt Lebanon fighting as part of Iran deal
- DevelopingIsraeli official says US demanded restraint against Iran, but Trump did not
Source and signal
- Internal intake