Israel’s Channel 12 has reported that certain circles within the administration of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, have initiated informal contacts with figures opposing Benjamin Netanyahu to explore potential options for the post-Netanyahu premiership. According to the report, these contacts have taken place following escalating tensions between the White House and Netanyahu’s cabinet.<\/p>\n
The report states that American officials have reached out to opposition parties within the Israeli cabinet, particularly Gadi Eisenkot, the former Chief of General Staff, and Naftali Bennett, the former Prime Minister. It is said that the objective of these consultations is to establish \u201ccommunication bridges\u201d for a possible power transition scenario in Tel Aviv.<\/p>\n
Channel 12 alleges that the recent rift between the Trump administration and Netanyahu stems from an agreement with Tehran. According to this claim, Washington seeks to enter a 60-day dialogue process with Iran as part of the agreement to achieve a broader deal; a move that has caused concern among Israeli officials.<\/p>\n
The report notes that Tel Aviv fears such an agreement could delay certain issues important to it, including Iran\u2019s nuclear program and its ballistic missile capabilities, and restrict its operational scope in Lebanon. The referenced agreement includes an immediate and permanent halt to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the gradual lifting of Iranian oil export sanctions.<\/p>\n
Simultaneously, J.D. Vance, the US Vice President, harshly criticized Israeli officials opposing the Washington-Tehran agreement, describing Tel Aviv’s reaction as a \u201cstrange panic.\u201d He emphasized that Israel cannot target its sole powerful ally with verbal attacks.<\/p>\n
The Washington Post, citing US officials, reported that American intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Netanyahu might take actions undermining efforts to reach a lasting agreement with Iran. According to the newspaper, intelligence assessments indicate that Tel Aviv insists on continuing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which contradicts a key provision of the discussed agreement demanding a cessation of attacks on that front.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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