Israel Withholds Retaliation Plans From America

Israel is refusing to share information with the United States concerning its planned retaliation for Iran’s recent attack, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

Why it matters: The U.S. and Israel have been close allies for decades, but the Biden administration has repeatedly acted against Israel’s interests since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, invasion.

Details: On October 1, Iran fired 181 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed “lethal” payback. But the U.S. recommended Israel steer clear of striking Iran’s nuclear sites or oil facilities.

U.S. officials hoped to learn Israel’s retaliatory plans in a meeting between Gallant and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon on Wednesday. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked Gallant from leaving Israel, postponing his trip. Officials say they don’t know where or when Israel is planning to strike.

Context: Israel has carried out numerous military actions in Gaza and Lebanon lately without consulting the U.S. It didn’t disclose its plans to assassinate Nasrallah. In response, Austin has threatened to leave Israel on its own in its defense against terror.

Prophesied break: The Bible prophesies that the brotherhood between America and Israel will be broken. This leads Israel to place its trust elsewhere. Since Oct. 7, 2023, the fulfillment of this has moved forward.

Learn more: Read “Israel: A Brother Betrayed.”