As Trump pauses Iran strikes, Israel said to believe he’ll soon be forced to escalate
After first day of calm in some 2 weeks, Jerusalem sources tell Hebrew media that diplomacy is sure to fail, leaving US president no choice but to order major attack
Despite a recent pause in US strikes against Iran, Israeli officials anticipate an inevitable escalation in military action, according to Hebrew media reports on Saturday. While US President Donald Trump reportedly favored negotiations and ordered a halt to strikes, Israeli leaders believe he will ultimately be compelled to act, with a senior Israeli official stating, "the chances of reaching an agreement between the United States and Iran are virtually nonexistent."
- The Israeli military had prepared for a significant escalation over the weekend, which did not occur.
- The US military continues to send substantial forces, including warplanes and refueling planes, to Israel.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Trump on Tuesday to present new intelligence on Iran's alleged accelerated efforts toward a nuclear weapon.
- Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil installations, signaling a potential spread of the conflict and reigniting Yemen's civil war, which has contributed to a spike in global oil prices.
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