Israel Prepared to Act Alone on Fordow Nuclear Site Amid US Debate

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Netanyahu and security establishment heads made it clear to senior administration officials that Israel can't wait two weeks for Trump to decide whether to join the attack on Iran; Sources told the agency Israel likely will launch its own operation at the fortified nuclear facility, without the US, even if it is to destroy the contents of the site rather than the site itself

Israeli officials have made it clear to the Trump administration that they are unwilling to wait for Iran to dismantle key parts of its nuclear program. Israel may take action on its own before the two-week deadline, according to sources. The ongoing debate within the US government about involvement in the conflict is intensifying.

The Israeli concerns were communicated to Trump administration officials in a tense phone call on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and military chief Eyal Zamir were among the Israeli participants on the call.

Israel believes it has a limited window of opportunity to target the Fordow site, a crucial part of Iran's nuclear program. The US possesses the necessary bunker-busting bombs to reach this deeply buried facility.

President Donald Trump's recent social media post hinted at the possibility of an attack on Iran within two weeks. The US is moving B-2 bombers to Guam, indicating potential direct participation in the operation.

Israel has expressed to the US administration that urgent action is required, as the two-week window proposed by Trump may be too long. Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been part of the discussions.

The possibility of a US strike against Iran has caused divisions among Trump's supporters, with some urging caution and others advocating for involvement. Trump's stance on the matter has been inconsistent, but his recent rhetoric has been more aggressive towards Iran.

Netanyahu has not ruled out a solo Israeli strike on Fordow, though details of such an operation remain undisclosed. The likelihood of Israel acting independently is increasing, with air superiority making the operation more feasible.

There are speculations about the nature of the potential Israeli operation, including the use of special forces or targeted munitions to breach the fortified site. Experts believe that even with US support, any military action would only temporarily delay Iran's nuclear program.



Source: Ynetnews
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