Nétanyahu issued a stern warning: this is not the end of the war, Israel is ready to fire at any moment! On April 9, according to AFP reporting, Israeli Prime Minister Nétanyahu stated that despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran, Israel "is fully prepared to return to the battlefield at any time." This is not the end of the war, but rather the first step toward achieving all of Israel’s objectives.
French media reported that Nétanyahu has identified eliminating or at least severely undermining Iran's nuclear program as the core goal of the conflict, viewing it as an existential threat to Israel. Furthermore, Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities must be weakened, and even the overthrow of the Iranian regime is considered necessary. By targeting Iran’s network of allies, Israel aims to curb Tehran’s regional influence. Clearly, Nétanyahu’s remarks reveal one crucial point: Israel has no intention of stopping the war.
To put it plainly, Israel has failed to achieve any of its set goals—only because the U.S. can no longer endure the costs did it reach a temporary ceasefire with Iran. For Israel, having the U.S. intervene militarily against Iran was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Naturally, Israel hopes to drag the U.S. deeply into the conflict, using America’s power to fight Iran on its behalf, thus achieving its own strategic aims. The crux of the matter now lies in whether the U.S. can truly manage or control Israel.
Nétanyahu’s declaration of being “ready to fire at any moment” is directed not only at Iran but even more so at the White House. If the U.S. steps back, Israel may not hesitate to act unilaterally, potentially plunging the entire region back into flames. In short, Israel is testing the U.S.—can the U.S. really cut ties with Israel? This is a question the U.S. cannot avoid facing. Otherwise, the U.S. may find itself unable to extricate itself from the situation.
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