The Israeli caretaker government has been called to a meeting this morning at a secure underground location
By Bernard Moerdler,
The Israeli caretaker government has been called to a meeting this morning at a secure underground location amid heightened tensions with Iran.
The unusual scheduling comes amid reported disagreements between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over potential Israeli actions against Iran.
According to Channel 12, Zamir has expressed concern that measures Netanyahu is seeking to advance could trigger renewed military confrontation, particularly as Washington signals reluctance to resume large-scale operations. The Prime Minister's Office dismissed the report as "biased fake news."
In Washington, the congressional "Gang of Eight," comprising senior congressional leaders and intelligence committee members, received a classified briefing Monday focused on threats from Iran.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries separately declared Monday, "We're going to end the war in Iran one way or the other," as Democrats consider measures to bring the conflict to an end following their midterm election victories.
President Donald Trump has meanwhile indicated that renewed major strikes against Iran are unlikely for now, emphasizing diplomatic efforts and continued economic pressure.
Tehran has disputed American descriptions of progress in negotiations, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled a new underground missile facility Tuesday and warned that retaliation against renewed attacks could extend beyond the Middle East.
Topics: Iran, Missile Defense & Alerts, IDF
Reported by Bernard Moerdler for Bernie News Network. See our editorial standards and corrections policy.