Israeli Leaders Learned of Trump’s Iran Strike Reversal on Social Media

Senior Israeli defense and diplomatic officials said Israel was left without clear information for hours before President Donald Trump canceled an expected joint strike on Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior officers learned of the reversal from Trump's Truth Social post rather than direct notice. Israeli officials initially wondered whether the announcement was meant to mislead Tehran, then confirmed with American counterparts that Trump had changed course. Israel kept its forces on high alert, while an official said repeatedly lowering and restoring readiness strains resources.