Israel Prepares Contingency Plan for Independent Iran Strike

Israeli officials are preparing plans for independent military action against Iran should the United States decline to conduct further strikes, according to reports Saturday.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has directed the military to develop a unilateral strike plan. Katz stated that Israel would "hit Iran hard if attacked" And that there would be no compromise on the country's right to self-defense.

Israeli media outlets have reported that officials expect diplomatic efforts to prove unsuccessful, with anticipation of eventual escalation. Israeli sources indicated the country has prepared operational plans for additional action but is currently not engaged, with no immediate plans to participate in any renewed offensive.

While officials have not received a formal request to join a U.S. Campaign, military readiness remains elevated as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue to stall.