Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the United States that Israel is ready to strike Iranian military targets, not nuclear or oil-related ones, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing informed officials.
According to the newspaper's report, Netanyahu told Biden that he plans to target Iran’s military infrastructure. “The apparent softening of the prime minister’s stance factored into Biden’s decision to send a powerful missile defense system to Israel,” officials confirmed.
The Israeli prime minister’s office stated, “We listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions based on our national interest.”
In this context, an Israeli official pointed out, "Netanyahu will decide on Israel's response and will not wait for a green light from Washington." The report confirmed that the Israeli attack on Iran is set to be carried out before the US elections on November 5, “because a lack of action could be interpreted by Iran as a sign of weakness.”
In turn, Zohar Palti, former intelligence director for Israel's Mossad, stated that Netanyahu would have to balance Washington's calls for moderation with the public's demand in Israel for an overwhelming response.
