An Israeli official has clarified that Israel neither sought nor received the “green light” from U.S. President Donald Trump for an attack on Iran. “It was misunderstood,” said an unnamed senior Israeli official to the Times of Israel. He explained that the relationship between Israel and the U.S. is now different, with broad public opinion allowing Israel to influence U.S. leaders. “You don’t have to get approval, he understands our existential needs,” the official added, emphasizing that Trump is “unique and different” in his approach. This statement comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, as Israel prepares for possible military actions without direct U.S. consent. This stance raises questions about the future alliance and how conditional American support for Israeli military actions really is. The Israeli official also noted that the U.S. military base is very strong, perhaps stronger than in other countries, but cooperation with Trump is different than before, giving Israel greater freedom in decision-making. This situation sheds new light on the power dynamics in the region and potential consequences for international politics.
