Israel Prepares Militarily for Post-Iran Deal Phase

Security sources in Tel Aviv have revealed that Israel is currently preparing a parallel military track in readiness for the potential resumption of hostilities in Iran and Lebanon. This preparation diverges from the United States' strategy, which aims to resolve regional conflicts through diplomatic channels, according to Hebrew media reports.

While Washington and Tehran plan to sign an agreement next Friday that includes a ceasefire on the Iranian and Lebanese fronts, Israeli sources believe the agreement "will not hold for more than days or weeks." They confirm that Israel's military leadership is actively rebuilding its list of military targets in Iran and Lebanon, and possibly in other regional fronts, as reported by the newspaper Ma'ariv.

Israeli Military Assessments of the Iran Agreement

Ma'ariv stated that as of Wednesday morning, Israel remains uncertain about the exact terms of the agreement with Iran, the interpretations of both parties, and its practical effectiveness. Defense establishment sources estimate that aside from a ceremonious display during the signing of the framework agreement, the outcomes will not produce significant results on the ground. A military source questioned, "Do you think the Iranians will give up their enriched uranium stockpiles?"

Israeli army assessments suggest it is only a matter of time—days, weeks, or possibly longer—before the agreement collapses in front of the Americans. They emphasize that the near-future outlook in Iran and Lebanon is bleak, particularly as the region undergoes a phase of cautious anticipation and restructuring.

Israel’s Military Presence and Operations in Lebanon

The Israeli army insists on maintaining its presence in Lebanon. Northern Command officials describe a highly important security zone extending 10 kilometers inside Lebanon, an area already under Israeli military control. Sources disclosed that the Israeli army continues to conduct operations and prepare for the next round of conflict, having rebuilt a target bank for imminent military actions in Iran and Beirut.

According to these sources, once the Israeli military receives political approval, its fighter jets will launch preemptive missions based on specific directives. These evaluations are grounded in statements from Israeli Air Force Commander Omer Tishler, who addressed all air force leaders and soldiers, saying, "It is too early to know how global developments will affect the security reality. We have inflicted severe damage on the Iranian leadership, defense and attack systems, nuclear components, economy, command chain, army, and national industry institutions."

Tishler urged air force officers and soldiers to remain vigilant and maintain the capability to resume military operations in Iran if necessary.

US-Iran Agreement Ceremony and Political Implications

The Hebrew newspaper also examined the protocols surrounding the upcoming signing ceremony of the Iran agreement and the primary purpose of the US president’s participation before global media cameras. It noted that despite enthusiastic endorsements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of the ruling coalition, the White House occupant did not receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize as he had expected.

The report continued that after celebrating his 80th birthday in a wrestling ring on the White House lawn and receiving a salute from US Air Force fighters, the president is now focused on his next project. On European soil this Friday, he will assume the title of "Harbinger of Peace and End of Wars," accompanied by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, senior Pakistani government officials, and several European heads of state.

At the grand ceremony, the president will repeatedly pledge that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, claim to be the best US president ever, and assert that he alone saved Israel from the Iranian threat. The report concluded that for the president, the Friday event serves as a consolation prize for not receiving the Nobel Prize in Oslo, or perhaps as a rehearsal for the 2026 awards ceremony scheduled for December 10 of this year.

Ma'ariv hinted at the end of its report that it appears Benjamin Netanyahu and coalition members will not be submitting recommendation letters this time to award the Nobel Prize to the US president.