Netanyahu discusses possible resumption of attacks on Iran with Eisenkot: Israeli media

Eisenkot was not aware that Mossad chief Roman Gofman was visiting Washington to discuss the issue, said. Channel 12. Read:US CENTCOM says it shot down two Iranian drones heading towards Bahrain.

It did not indicate whether Eisenkot was deliberately kept uninformed about Gofman’s visit. The meeting came amid a political transition in Israel after Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the October 27 elections and Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government.

Eisenkot had warned Netanyahu against carrying out unnecessary military operations before a government is formed. Military reservations about timing. Israel’s public broadcasterKAN, meanwhile, reported that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir supports a military operation against Iran but does not believe the current timing is appropriate.

Zamir favours coordination with the US and choosing suitable timing and conditions for the operation, it said. KANcited an unnamed security source who said the Israeli army sees no immediate Iranian threat requiring a new attack and has warned against entering a prolonged war of attrition.

The source also ruled out renewing the war in the coming weeks. Channel 12previously reported disagreements between Netanyahu and Zamir over moves that could lead to a new confrontation with Iran, but Netanyahu’s office denied the report.

Mossad chief in Washington. Separately, the. Haaretznewspaper reported Friday that Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington and was expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff as part of Israeli efforts to secure Washington’s support for renewed attacks against Iran.

Channel 13said Gofman would present intelligence concerning Iran’s nuclear program and development of long-range missiles, as well as Israeli claims that Tehran violated agreements with Washington. There was no comment from the relevant US or Israeli authorities on details of the visit, according to.

Haaretz. Netanyahu’s moves come amid Israeli concerns,, that Washington and Tehran could reach an agreement that eases pressure on Iran without addressing its nuclear program or missile capabilities. The developments coincide with concerns among parts of the Israeli opposition that military decisions made during the transition of power could affect the formation of the next government.