US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms - report
According to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position on the matter remains unclear, with his schedule described as "very security-focused."
The United States urged Israel to launch a unilateral strike on Iran, according to sources cited by Maariv. The American aim was to have Israel bear the political ramifications of the military operation prior to the U.S. midterm elections, rather than President Donald Trump. American officials believed Israel might be motivated to strike Iran before its own elections, while a U.S. operation before midterms could have adverse political effects for Trump.
Though prior reports pointed to Trump contemplating a resumption of military strikes against Iran, recent information indicates the initial American proposal involved directing Israel to strike Iran before the elections. The U.S. has since retreated from this demand, at least temporarily, sources told Maariv. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on the issue remains ambiguous, with his schedule described as "very security-focused" over the past week, including several "sensitive" meetings and visits.
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