Meanwhile, Israeli jets target nuclear sites, missile component factories, and missile engine plants, notably the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND) complex – a critical part of Iran’s nuclear program.

A Western diplomat told Israel Hayom that Tehran has shifted from outright rejection to a “very flexible” willingness to discuss US demands. Iran, however, insists on an Israeli ceasefire as a precondition. Meanwhile, internal divisions erupt in Washington over a potential strike on the Fordow nuclear facility.

For a fleeting moment, Israel experienced rare national consensus over the campaign against Iran. Even Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s staunchest opponents paused to reconsider their antagonism. History teaches us that petty squabbles fade, while fundamental actions endure. We are living a biblical moment, and the prophet Ezekiel has a message for us.

The time is being used to complete operational preparations – both for an attack and for possible escalation scenarios if the US strikes – and to build legitimacy and domestic support within the US, says former official.

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