Israel prepares for a possible unilateral strike on Iran amid absent US support

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1. 14 Nov 2026, 22:50 Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Israeli army continues to update its target bank and review its plans in preparation for a unilateral strike on Iran in the absence of US backing, while Israeli security officials ruled out detecting field indications of an imminent attack from Tehran. It noted new warnings from the IAEA about a nuclear facility in Isfahan that has not been inspected, and US reinforcements in the region focused on air defense and aerial refueling.
2. 15 Nov 2026, 02:00 A Ynet report said Israel is preparing for a possible unilateral military move against Iran without US participation, as President Donald Trump does not currently appear willing to carry out a joint operation, and that the Israeli security establishment does not detect an immediate threat while the target bank continues to be updated and previous rounds studied. The report added that the IAEA expressed growing concern over an undeclared nuclear facility in Isfahan, and that Netanyahu continues to push toward a military operation.
3. 15 Nov 2026, 09:00 Hamas announced that an Israeli raid on Khan Younis killed Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah brigade in the Qassam Brigades, while southern Lebanon witnessed Israeli explosions, as Israeli preparations for a possible unilateral move against Iran without US participation continued.

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