Could Israel act against Iran without the U.S. joining the operation? @calevbd put that question to Ari Harow, Netanyahu’s former chief of staff.
Harow said Israel would still need to coordinate with Washington because an Iranian response could put regional allies and U.S. bases at risk. He said Trump could stay out of an Israeli operation and still help defend Israel if war breaks out.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was felt in Eilat and the southern Arava on Wednesday. Home Front Command instructed people in the area to move away from buildings. No injuries were reported.
Ramon Airport was evacuated and flights were briefly suspended. Operations resumed after safety checks. Footage shows passengers outside the terminal and people gathered outdoors in Eilat.
Israeli police arrested four Palestinians, including the groom, on suspicion of animal abuse after video from a wedding in Hebron, in the West Bank, circulated online.
The footage shows guests holding a camel’s mouth open and pouring an energy drink into it. Police said the camel was also struck with a stick. All four suspects were taken in for questioning.
What is Netanyahu trying to achieve in Iran? On ILTV, @calevbd asks how much room Israel has to respond if it sees an imminent threat. Prof. @GeraldNGOM says Netanyahu may believe Iran’s nuclear capabilities will be harder to dismantle if Israel waits.
Former Netanyahu adviser Aviv Bushinsky points to a pre-election interview in which, he says, Netanyahu claimed Israel could topple Iran’s regime. Bushinsky believes that is Netanyahu’s ultimate goal and says some in the U.S. question whether it can be done.