Israeli media warns of a new Netanyahu attack on Iran

Israeli media warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may launch a new attack on Iran in the coming days, amid fears that military escalation could be used to obstruct the formation of a new government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Maariv quoted political and security sources expressing concern over a military move within the next five days and before Avigdor Liberman assumes the chairmanship of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority said the security cabinet directed the army to boost its preparations for a possible attack on Iran, while Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint and postpone unnecessary actions until the new government is sworn in. Channel 12 reported disagreements between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over the timing of any military move, amid US President Donald Trump's reluctance to engage in a new conflict.