Israel expects to be notified in advance of US President Donald Trump’s anticipated five-day ultimatum to Iran, which is set to expire this weekend, as to whether a ceasefire will be announced, but believes its ability to influence the decision is currently limited, Channel 12 reports.
According to the report, Israeli officials assess that a potential ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran could be reached at any moment. However, gaps reportedly remain, and escalation remains a viable scenario.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly spoke earlier today with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reiterating Israel’s red lines on any emerging deal.
Meanwhile, Channel 12 reports that a senior security official said in a closed-door meeting that Iran can sustain its current rate of missile fire for weeks, citing sufficient launchers and operational cells to pace and prolong attacks.
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