'No Choice But To Attack Again': Netanyahu Shares Israeli Intel On Iran With Trump
'No Choice But To Attack Again': Netanyahu Shares Israeli Intel On Iran With Trump Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 23:08 IST The meeting
'No Choice But To Attack Again': Netanyahu Shares Israeli Intel On Iran With Trump Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 23:08 IST The meeting marked Netanyahu's first face-to-face talks with Trump since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. According to the official, Israel has conveyed its assessment to Washington but is not actively pressuring the United States to act. (Source: Reuters File) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday presented US President Donald Trump with fresh Israeli intelligence on Iran during a closed-door meeting at the White House, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12. The meeting marked Netanyahu’s first face-to-face talks with Trump since the outbreak of the Iran conflict and came amid efforts by both leaders to publicly project unity after months of reported tensions over the handling of the war. Citing a senior Israeli official, Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu believes Israel may have to carry out additional military action against Iran. “Netanyahu believes there is no choice but to attack Iran again, including targeting sites that weren’t previously hit, facilities that Iran has rebuilt, and targets that could shake the stability of the regime," the report quoted the official as saying.
According to the official, Israel has conveyed its assessment to Washington but is not actively pressuring the United States to act. “We are in a critical period. President Trump will make a decision soon where he is heading. We are not pushing him, but also aren’t burying our heads in the sand. Netanyahu presented the Israeli perspective," the official said. Iran War Dominates Talks The White House discussions were largely focused on Iran and the future course of the conflict. The war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, though hostilities have recently paused as Washington says it wants to explore diplomatic options. Israel has not participated in the latest round of fighting between the United States and Iran, which escalated earlier this month after an April ceasefire collapsed. Tuesday’s meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since Trump’s return to office in 2025. Bid To Display Unity Relations between the two leaders reportedly deteriorated in April during negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran, with Trump publicly criticising Netanyahu and later describing him as a “very difficult guy" in an interview.
Netanyahu, however, dismissed reports of a rift, characterising the differences as tactical disagreements while insisting that both leaders remained aligned on the broader objectives of the conflict. Analysts say the latest meeting was aimed partly at countering perceptions of a growing divide between Washington and Jerusalem. Yonatan Freeman, an international relations expert at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, told AFP that the primary objective was to signal continued strategic alignment. “The main issue is to show the world, to show Iran, and also even Lebanon and others, that there is no break or any kind of major disagreement between the United States and Israel," he said. Wider Regional Issues Also on Agenda Beyond Iran, the leaders were also expected to discuss implementation of a US-backed framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon signed last month, as well as the stalled reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon described Netanyahu’s visit as taking place at a “critical time for the Middle East", accusing Iran of continuing to support terrorism and obstruct shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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