Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

US, Israel Prepare Iran Strike Plans Post-Midterms

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Show Notes

The United States and Israel have prepared detailed plans for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, with execution possibly following the upcoming US midterm elections. Separately, US President Donald Trump has endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the Israeli elections, a move described as foreign interference, as Israelis debate accountability for the October 7th attack, the economy, and conscription. In the West Bank, President Isaac Herzog is backing decisive action against settler violence, leading to IDF troop deployments. Israel's Foreign Ministry also criticized a new maritime agreement with Turkey.

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