Israel Expected to Stay Out of Initial U.S. Iran Strikes
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Israeli political and security officials assess that Washington has decided to intensify strikes against Iran, while Israel is not expected to take an active role in the opening phase. The assessment says Israel is providing intelligence, defensive and logistical support as forces prepare for possible Iranian retaliation against Israel, Gulf states and U.S. bases. A separate Israeli report said President Donald Trump had not yet made a clear decision on expanding attacks to energy sites or power plants. Trump has publicly threatened further strikes, and the IDF has raised readiness for several scenarios.
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Sources factually disagree on whether Washington has decided to expand strikes: Israel Hayom cites Israeli and U.S. officials who assess the decision was likely made; Ynet says Trump had not made a clear decision and quotes an Israeli official saying Israel knew of no full-operation decision or request to join. The remaining facts are uniform: Trump threatened further strikes, Israel raised readiness, and officials warned Iran could retaliate.
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