According to a report by The Times of Israel, on Sunday April 12, 2026, a senior Israeli defense official has signaled that Israel is actively preparing for a return to open hostilities with Iran, claiming that the previous round of fighting concluded prematurely and failed to achieve its primary strategic goals.
The security establishment believes the recent conflict ended too early, leaving the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions and missile capabilities largely intact.
The unnamed official suggested that the military pressure applied during the last escalation was insufficient to force a permanent shift in Tehran’s behavior. The official stated:
“Israel is interested in renewing the war against Iran. The war ended too early, without sufficient pressure being applied on Iran regarding the nuclear issue and ballistic missiles.”
The sentiment within the Israeli military is that while the initial campaign caused disruption, it did not provide the “knockout blow” required to dismantle the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.
The report further clarifies that Israel’s next moves are contingent on the White House. Military planners are reportedly “awaiting US President Donald Trump’s decision to renew the conflict.”
If the Trump administration signals support for further military action, Israeli forces are expected to shift their focus toward more crippling targets. The broadcaster noted that the military will specifically attempt to pressure the regime into abandoning its nuclear program by “striking its energy infrastructure.” Read_More…