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Israel raises alert: Iran conflict risks renewed escalation
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Israel has heightened its alert and readiness as US President Donald Trump is reportedly close to deciding on resuming military strikes against Iran, potentially on a larger scale, according to Israeli sources.
- Israeli officials are on high alert awaiting Trump's final decision, though Israel has not been asked to participate directly in any initial military actions against Iran.
- The US Embassy in Israel and other regional embassies have issued travel advisories urging citizens to consider leaving due to escalating tensions and the possibility of conflict.
- US European Command chief Gen. Alexus Grynkewich warned the Pentagon that there are insufficient naval forces to continue defending Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles without additional support.
- The US Navy is under strain due to its blockade of Iranian ports following Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, complicating its ability to maintain missile defense for Israel in the eastern Mediterranean.
