Israeli official
Coverage of Israeli official in the Nexus archive.
- US not directly updating Israel on talks with Iran: Report
The US has not been providing direct briefings to Israel on discussions with Iran, leaving Israel to receive information indirectly. Israeli officials express skepticism about US diplomatic efforts, with an official criticizing Donald Trump's approach to Iran.
- U.S. and Israel preparing to bombard Iran's energy infrastructure, sources say
The U.S. and Israel are planning a bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure, but an Israeli official states Israel is unaware of any decision to restart military operations against Iran.
- ‘An exchange of ideas’: Inside Netanyahu’s Oval Office meeting with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. President Trump in the Oval Office, refraining from advocating for a strike on Iran as he had previously, though he emphasized Israel would not wait for authorization if Iran attacked. An Israeli official described the leaders' relationship as a close, collaborative dynamic akin to a 'married couple' who 'finish each other's sentences.'
- Here’s what Netanyahu and Zelensky said in viral clip at Lindsey Graham’s funeral
Netanyahu and Zelensky discussed drones during an impromptu conversation at Lindsey Graham's funeral. An Israeli official noted both countries face challenges with drone technology dominating battlefields.
- Hamas dissolves Gaza government ahead of eventual transfer of power to technocrats
Hamas dissolves the Gaza government ahead of a potential transfer of power to technocrats. An Israeli official dismisses the move as 'spin' and 'stalling,' while civil servants are expected to retain their roles and Hamas has refused to disarm.
- Israeli official says Iran war may not have been worth launching
A senior Israeli official questioned whether Israel's operation against Iran would have been launched if the political consequences were known in advance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal and external pressure over the war, despite reaffirming his commitment to neutralizing regional threats.