14/11/2026
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14/11/2026
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JERUSALEM, Nov 14: Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has discussed the possible resumption of attacks on Iran with Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming Israel’s next government, according to Israeli media reports.
Channel 12 reported Friday that Netanyahu met Eisenkot on Thursday and sought to share intelligence concerning Iran, with an informed source telling the broadcaster that the information “could change his view” of Netanyahu’s motives for potentially resuming military action.
The report said Eisenkot was not aware that Mossad chief Roman Gofman was in Washington discussing the issue with US officials, although it was unclear whether he had deliberately been kept uninformed about the visit.
The meeting comes during a sensitive political transition in Israel after Netanyahu’s bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the Oct. 27 elections, with Eisenkot subsequently tasked with forming a new government.
Eisenkot has previously warned Netanyahu against launching what he considers unnecessary military operations before a new government is formed.
Military reservations over timing
Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported separately that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir supports the possibility of military action against Iran but believes the current timing is not appropriate.
According to the report, Zamir favors close coordination with the United States and selecting suitable timing and conditions for any operation.
An unnamed security source told KAN that the Israeli military sees no immediate Iranian threat requiring a new attack and has warned against becoming involved in a prolonged war of attrition.
The source also ruled out a resumption of the war in the coming weeks.
Channel 12 had previously reported disagreements between Netanyahu and Zamir over steps that could lead to another confrontation with Iran, although Netanyahu’s office denied the report.
Mossad chief meets US officials
Meanwhile, Haaretz reported that Mossad chief Roman Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington and was expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff as part of Israeli efforts to secure Washington’s support for renewed attacks against Iran.
Channel 13 reported that Gofman was expected to present intelligence concerning Iran’s nuclear program and the development of long-range missiles, as well as Israeli claims that Tehran had violated agreements with Washington.
There was no immediate official comment from the relevant US or Israeli authorities regarding details of the visit.
The developments come amid Israeli concerns, according to media reports, that Washington and Tehran could reach an agreement that eases pressure on Iran without fully addressing its nuclear program or missile capabilities.
Netanyahu’s efforts to discuss possible military action during Israel’s political transition have also raised concerns among parts of the opposition, which fear that major security decisions taken before a new government is formed could affect the political process and the formation of the next administration.
