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U.S. Still Relies Heavily on Israeli Intelligence Support for Attacks on Iran
(Ha'aretz) Hagai Amit - Israel is not an active participant in the new round of fighting between the U.S. and Iran. Yet, behind the scenes, the U.S. still relies heavily on Israeli intelligence support. A former senior Israeli defense official who trained for years alongside the U.S. military said: "They need us for intelligence, operational capabilities and operationalization" - the process of identifying and verifying a target, translating the intelligence into an operational plan and carrying it out. "Our pilots have accumulated considerable experience that they can contribute to planning, creative problem-solving, and the execution of strikes. The relationship is reciprocal." For Israelis, this less visible role is a blessing. It reduces the risk of casualties and allows daily life to continue largely as normal, without trips to bomb shelters.