As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
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Key Points:
- Israel has adopted a cautious stance amid widespread protests in Iran, avoiding public threats or direct intervention to prevent giving Tehran a pretext to rally domestic support.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed ministers to remain silent on the issue, while Israel continues to closely monitor the situation and hold security consultations.
- The protests, initially sparked by inflation, have evolved into broad anti-regime demonstrations across more than 180 cities, complicating Israel’s military planning regarding Iran’s missile activity and Hezbollah rearmament.
- Israeli officials prefer a defensive and responsive approach, awaiting US President Donald Trump’s decision on potential action against Iran, with any Israeli military move risking escalation and miscalculation.
- Experts note that Israel is currently relying on the US to lead, but
