Netanyahu's Strategy Revealed: Israel Prepares for Trump's Policy Shift
Report: Israel enters "absorption mode" ahead of expected heavy U.S. pressure | Dramatic months ahead
Israel is shifting into high-alert "absorption mode" in anticipation of complex and difficult months ahead under the Trump administration, according to an Israeli report published today.
Senior political and defense officials are preparing for a prolonged period of intense American pressure to restrict Israel's military operations. The extensive preparations stem from the apparent shift in President Donald Trump's approach toward both Iran and Israel, as reported by Ariel Kahana in Hayom.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted a calculated strategic line toward the expected policy demands from Washington: "Say 'yes' where possible, and 'no' where necessary."
Sources close to Netanyahu emphasize that in the new reality, Israel must act with great wisdom, responding with measured, level-headed decisions from the head, rather than from emotional reactions or gut feelings.
Notably, Netanyahu has shown restraint in recent days by refraining from commenting on the agreement President Trump signed with Iran.
Independent security policy remains unchanged
Alongside this diplomatic approach, Israeli officials have made it unequivocally clear that Israel does not consider itself bound by the agreement Trump signed with Iran. Sources in the Prime Minister's office repeatedly stress that Israel will continue to safeguard its security independently, with no compromises.
A senior political source addressed the need to protect Israel's vital interests directly, stating: "The enemies are surrounding our borders, not anyone else's --- and we will act against them."
As of now, Jerusalem has not received any official U.S. demand to withdraw IDF forces currently deployed in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials assess that such a demand would likely arise only if a full, comprehensive nuclear agreement is signed between the United States and Iran, an outcome that Israeli assessments currently consider highly unlikely to ever materialize.
The coming period is expected to be dramatic, with Israel balancing cooperation where feasible while firmly defending its core security needs.