US increases pressure on Israel for Trump's ambitions - assessment

The US has increased pressure on Israel, demanding an end to hostilities on three fronts—in Iran, Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip. CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper voiced this position during a visit to Israel over the past weekend. Israeli security officials expressed concern over US demands to halt targeted operations and limit the scope of IDF actions in Gaza.

The US has increased pressure on Israel, demanding an end to hostilities on three fronts simultaneously—in Iran, Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip. This position was voiced by CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper during a visit to Israel over the past weekend. One senior IDF officer framed the American message as the need to consistently work toward a cessation of hostilities on all three fronts. Regarding Iran, Jerusalem made clear to Washington that it intends to preserve freedom for independent military action, including a possible operation if attempts by Tehran to restore its nuclear capability or ballistic missile production are detected. On the Lebanese front, the US insists on further withdrawal of Israeli troops from positions in the southern part of the country within the 'security zone.' In the Gaza Strip, Washington expects progress toward the next phase of the agreement and the beginning of deployment of multinational stabilization forces. Sources noted that representatives of Israeli security forces expressed concern to the political leadership over US demands to halt targeted elimination operations and limit the scope of IDF actions in Gaza. The reason for dissatisfaction was the increasing pressure from the United States seeking to reduce the scale and intensity of the Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip.