Report: Regional power sought to lull Israel with deal before future military offensive
Netanyahu adviser Jonatan Urich says Egypt not behind alleged strategy, which reportedly called on another state to show flexibility, reach a deal with Israel and later violate it while preparing for war
A regional power reportedly approached another Middle Eastern nation with a proposal for a deal aimed at "putting Israel to sleep," according to public broadcaster Kan. The report, based on sources familiar with the situation, stated that officials from one country advised their counterparts in another to be flexible during negotiations with Israel, not as a final agreement but as a means to create time and strategic cover for future military actions.
The identities of the two countries involved were not disclosed, sparking speculation about which Middle Eastern governments were involved. Jonatan Urich, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, commented on the report on Tuesday, alleging that the information was leaked by Egypt, a claim that the adviser later retracted as incorrect.
However, the report did not provide further details about the proposed agreement or the nature of the anticipated military confrontation. The important point raised was that diplomacy with Israel was being viewed not as a permanent settlement but as a tactic to reduce Israeli alertness while ongoing military preparations took place.
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