Netanyahu discusses possible resumption of attacks on Iran with Eisenkot: Israeli media

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Former Chief of General Staff and leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot holds an election rally ahead of Israeli parliamentary (Knesset) elections in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 25, 2026. [Saeed Qaq – Anadolu Agency]

Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possible resumption of attacks on Iran with Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming the next government, Israeli media reported Friday.

According to Channel 12, Netanyahu held the meeting Thursday and sought to share intelligence on Iran with Eisenkot.

The broadcaster cited an “informed” source who said the intelligence “could change his view” of Netanyahu’s motives for resuming attacks.

Eisenkot was not aware that Mossad chief Roman Gofman was visiting Washington to discuss the issue, said Channel 12.

It did not indicate whether Eisenkot was deliberately kept uninformed about Gofman’s visit.

The meeting came amid a political transition in Israel after Netanyahu’s bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the Oct. 27 elections and Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government.

Eisenkot had warned Netanyahu against carrying out unnecessary military operations before a government is formed.

Military reservations about timing

Israel’s public broadcaster KAN, meanwhile, reported that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir supports a military operation against Iran but does not believe the current timing is appropriate.

Zamir favors coordination with the US and choosing suitable timing and conditions for the operation, it said.

KAN cited an unnamed security source who said the Israeli army sees no immediate Iranian threat requiring a new attack and has warned against entering a prolonged war of attrition.

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The source also ruled out renewing the war in the coming weeks.

Channel 12 previously reported disagreements between Netanyahu and Zamir over moves that could lead to a new confrontation with Iran, but Netanyahu’s office denied the report.

Mossad chief in Washington

Separately, the Haaretz newspaper reported Friday that Gofman met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington and was expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff as part of Israeli efforts to secure Washington’s support for renewed attacks against Iran.

Channel 13 said Gofman would present intelligence concerning Iran’s nuclear program and development of long-range missiles, as well as Israeli claims that Tehran violated agreements with Washington.

There was no comment from the relevant US or Israeli authorities on details of the visit, according to Haaretz.

Netanyahu’s moves come amid Israeli concerns, according to media reports, that Washington and Tehran could reach an agreement that eases pressure on Iran without addressing its nuclear program or missile capabilities.

The developments coincide with concerns among parts of the Israeli opposition that military decisions made during the transition of power could affect the formation of the next government.

READ: Eisenkot warns Netanyahu against politically motivated security decisions amid Iran tensions

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