New intel suggests Israel preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities: Report

However, the US officials quoted in the report stated that it wasn’t clear if Israel leaders have finalized their decision and the US government is reportedly divided over the likelihood of such an attack by their Israeli counterparts. The report adds that how Tel Aviv would strike Tehran would depend on US’ negotiations with Iran.

My joint statement with @Keir_Starmer and @EmmanuelMacron on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank:

“We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow…

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A person familiar with the US intelligence on the issue states “The chance of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility has gone up significantly in recent months. And the prospect of a Trump-negotiated US-Iran deal that doesn’t remove all of Iran’s uranium makes the chance of a strike more likely,” CNN reported.

The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won’t.

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The heightened tension in the corridors of US administration doesn’t only stem from the private and public messaging of the senior Israeli officials but also with the strategic movement of Israeli military and intercepted Israeli communications which suggests Tel Aviv striking Iranian nuclear facilities is imminent.

The report, quoting two sources stated, Israeli military movements which suggest a strike includes air munitions movement and air exercise being completed recently by the Israeli Defense Forces.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure from its Western allies to allow aid supplies in Gaza and agree for an immediate ceasefire deal with Hamas, as the UK, France and Canada have issued a joint statement, supporting the formation of a two state in the region, i.e. a Palestinian state.