Due to US elections: IDF fears a change in Trump's policy - and prepares for escalation with Iran

Following the Democrats' victories in the US midterm elections, the IDF fears a change in Trump's policy toward Israel and is increasing readiness against Iran. A security source said Israel is considering accelerating procurement deals with the US by December 30, 2026. The IDF does not rule out a surprise Iranian attack.

Following the political blow suffered by US President Donald Trump in the midterm elections, in which the Democrats recorded victories and upsets in the races for the Senate and the House of Representatives, the IDF fears a change in American policy toward Israel and is increasing readiness against Iran. A security source told Walla that Israel is in a week of very high alert regarding Iran, and that it is unclear how the election results will affect American policy toward the regime. According to assessments presented to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there are three main scenarios: progress in negotiations for an agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz; broad combat against targets in Iran, unclear whether with Israeli partnership; or continued negotiations without a decision while maintaining readiness. The IDF fears that Trump's policy toward Israel will change for the worse, and that arms deals could be harmed. Israel is considering accelerating procurement from the US by December 30, 2026. The IDF does not rule out the possibility of a surprise Iranian attack using missiles or unmanned aerial vehicles.