Israeli assessments downplay risk of imminent war with Iran as Mossad shares intel with US
Israeli media report low likelihood of war with Iran in coming weeks, despite military leaders supporting a potential operation if conditions are right.
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AIIsraeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported that current assessments indicate a war with Iran is unlikely in the coming weeks, despite Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s support for a potential military operation against Tehran, provided the timing and method are carefully chosen.
According to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Zamir favors a military operation, but only under circumstances deemed appropriate, and the broadcaster’s sources do not expect a military confrontation with Iran in the near future.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the head of Mossad will present the United States with intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program, as well as information related to the development of long-range missiles.
Channel 15 also reported that a recent meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot focused solely on the Iranian file and included the presentation of updated intelligence on Tehran.