Is an Iranian attack imminent? Regional sources informed Fox News of genuine concerns that Iran may launch an assault on Israel within the next 24 hours. While the network did not disclose its sources, the terminology used in the report suggests the information originated from either Israeli or Arab nations participating in the US-led regional coalition.
A high-ranking Pentagon official revealed that Jordan and Saudi Arabia have notified them of their intent to block both Iran and Israel from utilizing their airspace. Both countries have expressed readiness to intercept any objects attempting to traverse their territories.
Earlier this week, Egyptian sources conveyed to Sky News Arabia that the expectation of an Iranian retaliation against Israel is diminishing the prospects for successful de-escalation negotiations. These sources alleged a lack of "political will in Israel to reach an agreement" and expressed pessimism regarding the upcoming round of talks slated to commence in the coming days.
The network had previously reported, citing Palestinian sources, that Hamas is unlikely to engage in ceasefire negotiations during the mediators' and Israel's gathering on Thursday. The terror organization is reportedly awaiting Iran's response to the assassination of Haniyeh.
In a statement, Hamas implied its unwillingness to relinquish its demand for an IDF withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor. The terror organization insisted on implementing what was agreed upon in July. Reports at the time indicated that while Hamas had abandoned its demand for an immediate end to the war in the deal's first phase, it maintained other conditions. Hamas fears that the IDF has severed the Philadelphi Corridor, which it considers a vital conduit for its operations.
Concurrently, Arab media outlets reported that Israel has proposed opening the Rafah crossing under the supervision of civilian entities unaffiliated with the Palestinian Authority. These reports also suggest that Israel is adamant about maintaining a presence in the vicinity of the crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor, with the ability to intervene when deemed necessary. According to these sources, both the Palestinian Authority and Egypt oppose Israel's proposal.
