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Source: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/02/israel-expects-us-attack-on-iran-worries-it-could-fall-short/
Israel Expects U.S. Attack on Iran, Worries It Could Fall Short
(Israel Hayom) Lilach Shoval - Israel's security establishment believes that despite intensive efforts to advance negotiations, the U.S. will ultimately strike Iran. The visit to Washington over the weekend by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and a number of other senior officials proves the close coordination between the U.S. and Israel ahead of a possible move against Iran. In the meetings, Zamir sought to present Israel's assessment of the various options and the consequences of each. Zamir also conveyed Israel's interests. Israel's primary concern is a U.S. agreement with Iran that would be riddled with loopholes that fail to reflect Israel's core interests. These include dismantling Iran's nuclear program, preventing Iran from arming its proxies, and addressing Iran's missile program. In the meantime, Israel continues to refine its defensive posture and attack plans, while the wait for a U.S. decision could stretch from several days to several weeks.