Israel on High Alert for Iran Conflict, Eyes Turkey's F-35 Deal

The Israeli army is on high alert and ready to engage in combat alongside the U.S. military against Iran, should the government issue such an order. Military sources in Tel Aviv indicated that these preparations have been in place since the initial ceasefire, stemming from a deep-seated distrust of Iranian commitments, which are perceived as mere strategic ploys.

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The Iranian leadership, intoxicated by an imagined victory, is not making the responsible calculations required of any government before going to war. It is acting arrogantly, as though it won the war, and is trying to blackmail the United States.

Iranian leadership, described as "intoxicated by an imagined victory," is reportedly making reckless calculations for war and acting arrogantly toward the United States. Israel had anticipated that U.S. President Donald Trump's patience with Tehran would eventually expire. The Israeli army has maintained close communication with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to discuss the high probability of renewed hostilities. They have reviewed lessons from past conflicts in June 2025 and February 2026 to enhance operational readiness and develop a new target bank for what Israel views as an inevitable third war.

A recent coordination meeting between the commands focused on scenarios for a potential resumption of conflict. A planned visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, intended to address Iranian actions and planned arms sales, was abruptly canceled, causing considerable embarrassment. The visit was meant to include meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

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not exactly a model ally of the United States

Sources indicate that a key objective of Hegseth's visit was to alleviate Israeli concerns regarding the potential sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey. Israel is deeply worried that Turkey's acquisition of these aircraft could compromise its "qualitative edge" in the Middle East, potentially limiting its operational capabilities in critical areas like Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and the eastern Mediterranean. Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling him "not exactly a model ally" and accusing him of threatening Israel's existence.

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threatens to destroy my country, the only Jewish state