Netanyahu: Israel preparing for major operation in Judea and Samaria

 
PM says the IDF will apply its “aggressive” refugee-camp model in Hebron, evacuating residents and conducting house-to-house searches.

The IDF will apply a more aggressive counterterrorism model in Hebron and is prepared for a much broader operation across Judea and Samaria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a visit to the area on Friday following a terrorist shooting that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded three others.

“We are going to implement the successful and aggressive model that we used in the refugee camps, which are essentially terrorist strongholds,” Netanyahu said.

“That is exactly what we will do here, inside a neighborhood in Hebron from which the terrorists came,” he continued. “We will evacuate the residents, we will go house to house, remove the weapons there, and all terrorist infrastructure will be dealt with and destroyed.”

Netanyahu said Israel would consider expanding the model to other cities in Judea and Samaria and would accelerate the demolition of illegal structures along roads that pose a threat to Israeli forces.

The prime minister said the IDF was also prepared for a large-scale operation throughout Judea and Samaria.

“The defense minister and I have seen plans for a very extensive IDF operation in Judea and Samaria, the likes of which have not been carried out since the Six-Day War,” Netanyahu said. “The IDF is ready to carry it out, and we will determine the timing, but it is on the way.”

Netanyahu said Israel had warned several weeks ago of attempts by its enemies to attack Israeli civilians and soldiers ahead of the Oct. 27 election.

“That is what they tried to do here,” he said. “IDF soldiers stopped it with their bodies and were also wounded. The soldiers not only stopped the terrorists, but charged them heroically and eliminated them.”

Five Israeli soldiers were shot in Friday morning’s terrorist attack near the Yehuda Junction in the Hebron area. Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman, 23, of Ashkelon, and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem, 20, of Hod Hasharon, were killed, while three other soldiers were wounded. Two Palestinian terrorists were killed by IDF troops after a prolonged firefight. (Read More)

Israel imposes full closure of West Bank after Hebron shooting kills two soldiers

Israel is seizing its biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria.

The Cyberattack Crisis: The Coming Battle For Control Of The Internet

Imagine waking up tomorrow morning to discover that your bank's website is inaccessible. Your credit card no longer works. Gas stations cannot process payments. Grocery stores are accepting cash only, while others have closed entirely because their computerized systems are down.

Now imagine that the problem isn't limited to your community or even your country. Major financial institutions around the world are experiencing similar disruptions, and nobody knows how long they will last.

For most Americans, such a scenario sounds like something out of a Hollywood disaster movie. But for the cybersecurity professionals who spend their days defending the digital infrastructure upon which modern civilization depends, the threat is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

And the latest wave of cyberattacks raises an unsettling question: Could the growing vulnerability of our digital world eventually create the conditions for a global financial system in which buying and selling are tightly controlled?

For students of Bible prophecy, that question should sound remarkably familiar. (Read More)

Concern in Lebanon: Hezbollah may attempt to destabilize the government

 
Amid fears of renewed fighting with Iran, Hezbollah's political opponents warn that the terrorist group could destabilize Lebanon through assassinations and security incidents.

Concerns are growing in Lebanon over the possibility of internal security unrest, particularly amid fears of renewed hostilities between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other.

Kan 11 News reported that political factions opposed to Hezbollah fear the terrorist organization could exploit rising regional tensions to undermine the Lebanese government, potentially through assassinations and security incidents that could destabilize the country.

According to the report, officials in Beirut are preparing for the possibility that Hezbollah could join another military confrontation if fighting resumes between Israel and the United States and Iran, similar to its involvement during Operation Roaring Lion.

A source from the anti-Hezbollah political camp said recent statements by senior Hezbollah officials have raised particular concern.

According to the source, public threats made by Hezbollah members against the Lebanese government in recent days, along with warnings of potential action against it, may indicate that the organization is preparing a significant move on Lebanon's domestic front. (Read More)

Israeli military on high alert ahead of Oct. 27 elections

 
As part of the military’s heightened alert, Zamir ordered a freeze on leave across IDF units effective Thursday, “subject to ongoing situational assessments.”

The IDF ordered a series of heightened readiness measures in recent days ahead of Israel’s 26th Knesset election on Oct. 27, after Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a multi-front situational assessment on the military’s preparations for the election period.

During the meeting earlier this week, Zamir was joined by the heads of the Operations and Intelligence directorates and the commanders of the Northern, Central, Southern and Home Front commands, according to an IDF statement.

“The Chief of the General Staff emphasized that the IDF’s mission is to enable the democratic elections to take place safely and as scheduled,” the statement said, adding that Zamir stressed that the military “remains on the highest state of alert and will maintain a high level of vigilance and readiness across all fronts.” (Read More)

Israel faces 94 active sanctions measures worldwide, new data reveals

 At the European Union level, one of Israel’s largest trading partners, pressure has also mounted, with proposals to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Mounting sanctions and trade restrictions are intensifying pressure on Israel worldwide, with European governments playing an increasingly prominent role in efforts to boycott and isolate the Jewish state, raising concerns among experts about the long-term consequences for the country’s economy and international trade ties.

According to newly published data by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), an Israeli research organization focused on Jewish affairs and policy, 139 sanctions, restrictions, and diplomatic measures have been documented across 64 countries and entities, including 17 targeting academia, with 94 non-academic measures currently in force.

With more countries moving to impose punitive measures against Israel, analysts are warning that the growing international backlash could have far-reaching economic consequences, jeopardizing the country’s global trade ties, foreign investment, and long-term economic stability. (Read More)

Rubio received intel warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’

 
The confirmation follows an Axios report revealing a US intelligence warning that Iran has significantly escalated efforts to target American personnel in the Middle East and beyond.

A US official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Friday that US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio received an intelligence memorandum warning that Iran has significantly increased its efforts to target American officials and citizens, with plots to carry out lethal attacks reaching advanced stages.

The confirmation follows a report by Axios, which obtained the October 23 memorandum sent to Rubio by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, with a copy to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

According to the document, US intelligence agencies have received information through multiple channels indicating that Iran has substantially intensified its efforts to target American personnel. (Read More)

Iranian lawmaker urges authorization of nuclear weapons if US attacks Iran

Jokar also called for Iran to immediately suspend its cooperation and obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if the US carries out another strike.

A senior Iranian lawmaker called on the Islamic Republic’s leadership Thursday to authorize the use of nuclear weapons for deterrence if the United States attacks Iran again and to suspend Tehran’s commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Mohammad-Saleh Jokar, head of the Iranian parliament’s Internal Affairs Committee, said nuclear weapons should be permitted for national defense in the event of another U.S. attack.

“I ask the Islamic Republic’s authorities, in defense of the country and for the purpose of deterrence, to permit the use of deterrent weapons, including nuclear weapons, in the event of a US attack on Iran,” Jokar said on Thursday. (Read More)

The Middle East is BRACING for war

Fox News' Trey Yingst reports the latest as the U.S. and Israel reportedly prepare renewed Iran strikes while the Middle East remains on edge.

NUCLEAR WARNING: Netanyahu Says Mojtaba Khamenei Ordered Iran To Advance Bomb Weaponization

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has warned that Mojtaba Khamenei ordered Iran to advance work on the weaponization systems needed for a nuclear bomb, as Tehran moves to protect its nuclear infrastructure underground.  

In an interview, Netanyahu described the directive as a significant development in Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.  

According to the intelligence information cited in the report, Iran holds approximately 450 kilograms of enriched uranium. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is also working to relocate nuclear facilities and centrifuges to underground sites at four locations to shield them from attack. 

Netanyahu said the enriched uranium remains buried underground, consistent with previous statements by President Donald Trump. 

The prime minister identified the overthrow of the Iranian regime as a strategic objective and emphasized Israel’s continuing coordination with Washington. 

According to the report, the decision on a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities and its timing rests with Trump and his team within that coordination. 

Meanwhile, the United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East with aerial refueling aircraft and a carrier strike group. 

Israeli and American assessments indicate that Iran’s worsening economic crisis could push the Revolutionary Guards to accelerate the nuclear program. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Mojtaba Khamenei ordered Iran to advance work on the weaponization systems needed for a nuclear bomb, and he identified the overthrow of the Iranian regime as a strategic objective.

You are probably aware that there are a lot of well-known prophecy teachers who do not believe the current Islamic regime will be overthrown. They argue that if it were, it would be replaced by a potentially more dangerous jihadist Iranian government that would pursue a nuclear weapons program with the goal of using it against Israel. It is interesting that these same prophecy teachers reject the possibility that the war in Jeremiah 49:35–38 could be a future war prophecy.

Do we seriously believe that the Lord and Netanyahu are going to sit back and allow this current Islamic regime (or some future jihadist Iranian government run by the Supreme Leader and the IRGC) to advance work on the weaponization systems needed for a nuclear bomb that could destroy the small nation of Israel with a single nuclear-tipped missile?

Iran threatens to strike oil and AI facilities across Gulf if US and Israel renew attacks

 

Iran will strike oil facilities, undersea cables, datacentres and AI facilities across as many as seven countries in the Gulf in the event of a fresh US-Israeli attack, Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council, has said.

Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Mohammad Ghalibaf, the hardliner who led Iran’s negotiations with the US to end the conflict between the two countries, said Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed in principle on an attack, but could not guarantee a successful outcome. He added: “We see the next conflict as an existential threat. The third war in two years means a threat to existence. Our strategy is ‘zero red lines’.”

Mohammadi said: “We break the temporal and spatial dimensions of the conflict. The war will continue longer and in a wider geographical area than the enemy anticipates.” (Read More)

The next Iran war may not be won by airstrikes alone. It will be won on the ground.

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

Nikita Kapoor hosts the video series Decoded, published on The Daily Jagran YouTube channel. On October 22, 2026, The Daily Jagran posted the video titled "Thousands Of Troops On The Move! Trump's Kurdish Army To Invade Iran As US-Israel Plan Bomb Rain?" In this video, which you can watch below, Nikita Kapoor stated, "The next Iran war may not be won by airstrikes alone. It will be won on the ground."

Could this have anything to do with the end-times prophecy in Jeremiah 49:37, which says:

"I myself will go with Elam’s enemies to shatter it. In my fierce anger, I will bring great disaster upon the people of Elam,' says the LORD. 'Their enemies will chase them with the sword until I have destroyed them completely."? (NLT)

Is it possible that a future ground war could break out in Iran, led by enemies of the Islamic regime, including Kurdish forces and millions of Iranian citizens, and lead to the overthrow of the regime? 

Here are some interesting quotes from Kapoor taken from the video, in which she lays out a potential future ground war involving the Kurds that could threaten the survival of the Iranian regime:

"While the world is looking at the skies at the Israeli fighter jets flying 800 miles towards Iran, the real war is being prepared on the ground in the mountains of Kurdistan. Iran's most elite forces, the IRGC, is moving heavy weapons, artillery, drones, special forces, hundreds of them. And their destination is not the Israeli border. It is their own border, their own provinces. Sanandaj, Marivan, Kamyaran,Baneh, all of this inside Iran. So why is Iran deploying for a war inside Iran at a time when US and Israel have made it pretty clear that the war may restart post Israeli elections and US midterms because Iran knows something many have missed. The NEXT IRAN WAR may not be won by airstrikes alone. IT WILL BE WON ON THE GROUND and for that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have only one army that can walk into Iran tomorrow." 

..."This is Iran's nightmare scenario, viewers. A war with Israel and America in the air and a Kurdish uprising on the ground. So, let's put it all together for you. You have Israeli jets practicing an 800 mile strike on Iran.You have a leaked plan that shows that Benjamin Netanyahu wants to hit Iranian power plants and topple the Iranian regime. And Donald Trump is the one holding the brakes till November 3rd. And then you have Iran promising all out war without any restraint. And now you have the IRGC rushing heavy weapons to Kurdistan, setting up ambushes in the Shaho region in the mountains of Kurdistan, shelling border areas. This is not a coincidence at all. This is a full spectrum preparation for a bigger war, one we have not seen before. Air war being rehearsed by Israel and America together, ground war being prepared by America through its Kurdish allies in Iran and counterinsurgency operations being launched preemptively by Iran itself. The question is no longer if there will be a second war. The question is what will it actually look like? Will it be just the air strikes like earlier or will it be airstrikes PLUS a Kurdish GROUND OFFENSIVE that could actually threaten the survival of the Islamic regime of Iran? "

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Thousands Of Troops On The Move! Trump's Kurdish Army To Invade Iran As US-Israel Plan Bomb Rain?

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

Hamas has warned Israel that it is prepared to carry out another attack similar to the October 7, 2023, massacre, with potential targets inside Israel, in Judea and Samaria, and overseas, Ynet reported Thursday.

According to the report, the threat was delivered to Israeli officials through UN humanitarian coordinator Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, who met with senior Hamas representatives at his office in Gaza last week.

During the meeting, the Hamas officials reportedly expressed growing frustration over developments that they said were weakening the terrorist organization's control over the Gaza Strip. These included continued Israeli military operations and changes to the "yellow line" marking IDF positions.

Hamas officials also cited Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas' cancellation of elections scheduled for November 28 as another development undermining their position.

The officials reportedly made clear that Hamas was unwilling to accept the continuation of the current situation and asked Alakbarov to convey its warning to Israel. (Read More)

US and Israel create plans for 'short but intensive' strikes on Iran after midterms - report

The New York Times reported that American and Israeli military planners have reportedly developed options for an operation against Iran lasting roughly three days.

The United States and Israel are preparing for a possible new attack on Iran after the American midterm elections, even as questions persist over whether another military campaign would secure concessions from Tehran, The New York Times reported.

The proposed campaign would concentrate strikes into roughly three days, concentrating operation on nuclear facilities, missile and drone capabilities, and parts of Iran’s energy infrastructure.

US officials and others familiar with the discussions said the United States is also assembling additional forces. Its planned deployment, including three aircraft carriers, Marines, combat aircraft and Special Operations personnel, is expected to be fully positioned by early November.

President Donald Trump has not approved an attack. The Times reported that he has repeatedly held back proposed operations, including one earlier this month that both militaries had prepared to launch. (Read More)

Why Netanyahu is making the Iranian regime’s overthrow a personal promise - analysis

Netanyahu's argument was that any agreement or accommodation leaving the regime in power would leave it determined to pursue a nuclear bomb and rebuild its network of proxies surrounding Israel. 

Amid all the speculation about renewed military confrontation with Iran before next week’s elections or just after the US midterms, one shift in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rhetoric is clear: he moved from promising to create the conditions for the Iranian regime’s overthrow to pledging to bring it down. 

“The regime must fall, and I will bring it down,” he said on Sunday in a briefing with journalists.  

“Our plan is a very comprehensive and very determined plan to bring about the fall of the regime. That is my plan. That is the directive I have given all the security agencies, and that is what will happen.”

On Tuesday, at the opening of the academic year at Tel-Hai University in Kiryat Shmona, Netanyahu expanded on that commitment and explained the rationale. 

“We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime; that is the primary objective,” he said. “I have spoken about this with President Trump more than once, including the day before yesterday [Sunday].”

Netanyahu says the regime will try again to produce a nuclear bomb

He argued that any agreement or accommodation leaving the regime in power would leave it determined to pursue a nuclear bomb and rebuild its network of proxies surrounding Israel.  

Even a regime that is “battered, wounded, and beaten,” he said, would try again to produce nuclear weapons and reconstruct its regional axis. 

“Therefore, the only way to prevent this is to bring down this regime, and then the elimination of Hezbollah will follow.” 

Israel has long made clear that it would welcome the fall of a regime committed to its destruction. What stands out now is Netanyahu’s explicit, personal commitment to bringing that fall about. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main argument is that leaving the Iranian jihadist regime in power, even if it is battered and beaten, would leave it determined to pursue a nuclear bomb and rebuild its network of proxies surrounding Israel. Think about this in the light of Bible prophecy. 

In Jeremiah 49:35-37, God is fiercely angry at the military and government officials.  Who could God be so fiercely angry at in modern-day Iran? Could it be the rogue Islamic regime that wants to wipe Israel off of the map with long-range ballistic missiles?

In Ezekiel 38:14–16, the people in Israel are living in peace in their land just before the mighty armies of Ezekiel 38:1–6 attack Israel:

"Therefore, son of man, prophesy against Gog. Give him this message from the Sovereign LORD: When my people are living in peace in their land, then you will rouse yourself. You will come from your homeland in the distant north with your vast cavalry and your mighty army, and you will attack my people Israel, covering their land like a cloud.” (NLT) 

Obviously, Israel at this time for some reason is not fearing that ballistic missiles could be launched from a jihadist government in Iran capable of striking Jerusalem. Why? Could this have anything to do with a possible future war in Iran in Jeremiah 49:35–38?

NUCLEAR RED LINE: Iran Says “Not Even a Particle” of Enriched Material Will Leave the Country

Iran will not agree to transfer enriched nuclear material out of the country as part of negotiations with the United States, a senior Iranian official declared Tuesday amid renewed mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, delivered the message during a meeting in Tehran with Pakistani army chief Asim Munir.

“Not even a particle of the enriched nuclear materials will leave Iran,” Rezaei said, according to Iranian accounts of the meeting.

Munir also met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who reiterated that Washington could regain Tehran’s trust only by fulfilling the seven conditions Iran has presented.

The statements came hours after reports emerged of a new Qatari-Pakistani compromise proposal involving the release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds.

In exchange, the proposal would reportedly allow confidential, unannounced inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The framework reportedly received American approval and an initial expression of willingness from Tehran. That preliminary response, however, did not include Iranian agreement to remove enriched nuclear material from the country.

Rezaei’s remarks underscored Tehran’s insistence on retaining that material inside Iran as mediators work to advance an agreement between the two sides. (Source)

Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities in Beirut as IDF prepares for possible renewed fighting

 

"They are making a major effort to regain operational experience and return to peak combat readiness," a security official said about Hezbollah.

Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities in Beirut, while the IDF is preparing for the possibility of renewed fighting with the terrorist organization if it attacks the Israeli home front during an escalation involving Iran, a security official told Walla.

According to the official, Israel is dissatisfied with the Lebanese Armed Forces' (LAF) enforcement of existing understandings intended to curb Hezbollah's military activities.

Several days ago, the Lebanese military uncovered a tunnel linked to Hezbollah in the Roueissat el-Jadida area of eastern Beirut.

The security official said the discovery was intended to demonstrate that the Lebanese military was taking action in the heart of Beirut, where Hezbollah has relocated some of its military capabilities from southern Lebanon.

In some cases, the organization has restored military assets that were damaged or destroyed in IDF strikes.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative. (credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)

"We are not satisfied with the Lebanese mechanism, and the issue of Hezbollah's tunnels comes as no surprise to us," the official said.

"We assess that this report stems from Israel’s discussions with Lebanon in Rome. Ultimately, the understandings are not being enforced as we would expect. There is terrorist infrastructure and a presence of terrorist operatives in southern Lebanon," the security official stated.

Hezbollah rebuilding military infrastructure in Beirut, Tyre

Addressing Hezbollah's military infrastructure in the Beirut area, the official said the terrorist organization was continuing efforts to restore and expand its capabilities beyond southern Lebanon. (Read More)

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Dr. Billl Salus reminds,

Tyre is enlisted as a member in the Psalm 83 confederacy that wants to WIPE ISRAEL OFF OF THE MAP!.

"They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation;That the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.For they have consulted together with one consent; Against thee do they make a covenant: The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab, and the Hagarenes; Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre: Assyria also is joined with them; They have helped the children of Lot." (Psalm 83:4-6 ASV)

The image below identifies the modern-day people groups

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Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

 Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir addressed the graduates of the IDF Officer's Training School on Wednesday, delivering warnings to Israel's enemies and outlining the military's responsibilities amid continued security threats.

In his address, the Prime Minister discussed Iran's leadership and the direction it is taking the country.

"Iran is trying again to develop the bombs of death. Mojtaba Khamenei decided to follow in his father's path, and he pulled the pin," Netanyahu stated.

Netanyahu took an unequivocal stance on the way Israel will contend with the Iranian threat: "There is only one way to remove this threat: toppling the regime in Iran."

Defense Minister Katz expounded on the current security situation and argued that in recent days, Israel has noticed attempts by Iran and its proxies to advance attacks ahead of the elections.

"In recent days we have identified attempts by our enemies, led by Iran and its proxies, to advance attacks that will affect the results of the elections in Israel," Katz stated. (Read More)

Netanyahu Cites Erdogan Call to Destroy Israel

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to avoid a head-on confrontation with Turkey and that Israel is preparing for every scenario, as Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of destabilizing Syria in a Monday speech. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he hopes Israel can avoid a direct clash with Turkey. He also accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of declaring that the Jewish state must be destroyed and that Jerusalem is Turkey's city. The Jerusalem Post reported that Netanyahu made the remarks during a security briefing.

"He says that the State of Israel must be destroyed, that they must return to ruling Jerusalem because it is their city. All these statements are extremely hostile, and we are taking every possibility into account," Netanyahu said. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

In this JFEED article, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he hopes to avoid a head-on confrontation with Turkey, whose president has called for the destruction of the State of Israel. However, Israel may not be able to avoid a confrontation with Turkey, as Turkey (Gomer/Togarmah) is listed among the invading nations in Ezekiel 38:1–6. 

Furthermore, Ezekiel 38:11 and 14 suggest that Israel may not be anticipating a military threat from Turkey, as the nation is described as living in relative peace and security when the attack occurs.

 

Israel Is Preparing For the Day America May No Longer Stand With It

Israel has long relied on the United States as its most important ally and weapons supplier. But Israeli leaders are now planning for a future in which American support could become less reliable—or come with conditions that limit Israel’s freedom to act.

That concern came into sharper focus this month when Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman warned that the United States could recognize a Palestinian state within two years. Speaking at a counterterrorism summit at Reichman University, Liberman said he believed that would not happen while President Donald Trump remains in office. He urged Israel to use the time that is left to prevent what he called a diplomatic disaster.

Liberman claimed that officials he had spoken with at the State Department and National Security Council supported recognition of a Palestinian State. He predicted that Washington could lead a United Nations Security Council resolution and described a future Palestinian state as including Judea and Samaria, the Jordan Valley, Gaza and East Jerusalem.

Liberman’s warning reflects a fear in Israel that today’s political support could shift quickly after the next change of administration or even stall if US mid-terms weaken support for Trump. (Read More)

Will Iran's nuclear facilities be attacked before the elections?

 
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sheds light on the reasons behind Israel's heightened military alert. Intelligence indicates Iran is moving centrifuges deeper underground amid fears that the economic crisis is pushing the Revolutionary Guards to complete a nuclear bomb to ensure the regime's survival.

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday offers new insight into the unusually high level of military alert in recent days. Despite US President Donald Trump's statements that he does not intend to strike Iran before the elections, Netanyahu has been holding daily discussions with senior administration officials on the issue.

Diplomatic and security officials point to two main reasons for the heightened alert. The first, and most urgent, is intelligence indicating increased activity at four major Iranian nuclear sites.

According to the intelligence, Iran is working to move its military nuclear facilities and centrifuges deeper underground. Tehran possesses approximately 450 kilograms (992 pounds) of uranium enriched to a level approaching weapons grade. Israel and the US share concerns that Iran's severe economic crisis, which has left the authorities struggling even to pay salaries, is pushing the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to accelerate development of a nuclear bomb as a "doomsday weapon" that would ensure the regime's survival and bring the war to an end.

Signs that military action may be approaching are mounting on both sides. Trump addressed the possibility over the past week, while details of preparations for the potential use of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), the largest conventional bomb in the US arsenal, have also been leaked. At the same time, Netanyahu recently identified preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons as a top priority in his national security doctrine. (Read More)