Israel is not rushing to war, and is waiting for a pretext and Trump: "If he wants - we will join, if not - we will sit quietly"
In Israel, assessments are that if an agreement with Iran is not reached, the fighting may intensify by September. The IDF holds an additional target bank and sees an opportunity to complete what was not…
Assessment
Israel is signaling a deliberate posture of restraint, waiting for either a clear provocation or a green light from the U.S. before escalating against Iran. The assessment in Jerusalem suggests that without a diplomatic deal, fighting could intensify by September, but Prime Minister Netanyahu is not pushing to initiate a campaign alone. The strategic bet is that a reason to join will emerge naturally, with the ultimate decision resting on President Trump's stance. This leaves Israel's military timeline dependent on external triggers rather than internal momentum.