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Mossad chief Roman Gofman returned to Israel on Sunday after talks with senior US officials about Iran and was expected to brief the security cabinet and caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli media reported. Anadolu Agency reported the developments.
Gofman shared Israel’s latest intelligence on Iran with senior US administration officials and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, the newspaper “Yedioth Ahronoth” reported. “The Times of Israel” said Gofman met Ratcliffe in Washington and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami.
According to the reports, Gofman was expected to brief ministers on Sunday evening at the security cabinet’s first meeting since the Oct. 27 parliamentary elections, then meet privately with Netanyahu.
At its previous meeting in early October, the cabinet decided to raise military readiness for several scenarios, including an Israeli strike on Iran or a surprise Iranian attack, “Yedioth Ahronoth” reported.
The newspaper said Netanyahu had discussed possible military action against Iran with security chiefs in recent weeks, including steps that could prompt a major Iranian response. It cited reports that military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir opposed such action in the run-up to the elections.
“Yedioth Ahronoth” said the cabinet could consider authorizing military action against Iran. It gave no details of a possible operation or any decision.
