‘Israel’ prepares for potential solo strike on Iran amid US hesitation: Hebrew media
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‘Israel’ is actively preparing for the possibility of conducting independent military operations against Iran, according to a report by Hebrew Channel 13.
The preparations come as the United States shows signs of seeking a diplomatic off-ramp from the ongoing conflict, with senior American officials expressing doubts about further escalation through airstrikes alone.
Channel 13 reported that the ‘Israeli’ military continues to ready options for unilateral action even as Washington waits for a response from Tehran on a potential agreement.
The report follows a CNN story indicating that US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has been “looking for an off-ramp” from the war with Iran and has discussed the matter with key Trump administration figures, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance.
According to the CNN reporting, Caine has conveyed concerns that available military options to escalate the conflict could produce counterproductive results and that airpower alone is unlikely to achieve the administration’s stated objectives.
A White House official pushed back on characterizations of internal doubt, describing Caine as “an incredible asset” to President Donald Trump’s national security team and noting the success of previous operations.
Caine’s spokesman declined to discuss private conversations.
Vice President JD Vance was quoted saying that Iran also wants to end the fighting: “Iran also wants to finish, the question is whether it can give what we want.”
American officials had hoped to announce progress on a deal before the weekend, pending Tehran’s reply.
The broader context includes reports of strained US munitions stockpiles after months of fighting.
Reuters and other outlets have noted significant use of precision long-range missiles and interceptors, with shortages cited as one factor limiting further large-scale American strikes.
‘Israeli’ officials have long stressed that they will not allow Iran to restore or expand capabilities viewed as existential threats, particularly ballistic missiles and nuclear-related infrastructure.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has previously directed the military to prepare for a “blue-and-white” (independent Israeli) operation if necessary, stating that any Iranian missile fire at ‘Israel’ would trigger a forceful response and that “there is no equation we will accept in which Iran fires at Israel.”
Earlier comments from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ministers have also referenced the possibility of confronting Iran without full US backing, while emphasizing that ‘Israel’ prefers not to reach that point.
