Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes to resume strikes against Iran, according to multiple reports, but Donald Trump is said to have opposed launching new attacks before US midterm elections.
The Financial Times reports that Netanyahu pressed for renewed strike plans, after Israel’s military had prepared an extensive operation earlier in the month. The reporting says the planned action was paused because Trump ruled out an attack before the midterms.
Other outlets describe more specific elements of Israel’s preparedness. The Jerusalem Post says the military had prepared for a multi-day operation for the weekend of October 10, targeting civilian infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and other regime-related targets. India Today similarly frames the dispute around Netanyahu wanting fresh Iran strikes while Trump says no attack before the midterms.
Across the sources, the core points largely align: Netanyahu and Israel’s military want renewed action, the timing is constrained by US political considerations around midterm elections, and plans previously prepared are held off.
