The 50-Day Trap: The Iranian Maneuver That Could Leave Israel Helpless | Avi Ashkenazi

Avi Ashkenazi warns: Iran is stalling through the Qatari channel until the new US Congress convenes, and Israel may be left without the ability to strike. Meanwhile, fears of an 'Israeli Capitol' scenario during the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset.

Avi Ashkenazi's article in Ma'ariv warns of a scenario in which Israel will be left helpless against Iran within 50 days. According to the assessment presented, Iran's agreement to advance through the Qatari channel is a tactical move to buy time until the new US Congress convenes, based on Tehran's understanding that they must draw in the defeated US president to gain protection from an Israeli strike for years to come. Meanwhile, the article addresses fears of an 'Israeli Capitol' scenario – preventing the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset by right-wing activists, and criticism of the Shin Bet chief's conduct. The author argues that Israel has lost its political influence in Europe and the US, and may find itself facing the Iranian problem without the ability to use military force.