Twenty-four hours later, Israel began attacking Iran. In one instant, Netanyahu’s political problems were swept away. No more ultra-Orthodox parties complaining about the military draft or far-right parties shouting about praying in the al-Aqsa compound. “The cards are in his hands. If they weren’t a week ago, they are now,” said the official.

Israel "undermined Trump's negotiating position" on Iran by attacking the country, which Iran partly blamed on the U.S. Netanyahu is also signaling that his country is "losing" to Iran, an expert said

US President Donald Trump says diplomatic talks are still an option for Iran as he offers to send Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff to resume talks with the Iranians amid heightened regional tensions and cross-border attacks.

As Israel escalates strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, fears grow that the conflict could spill over into a global war. With the US cautious, Russia posturing, and regional powers on edge, the Israel-Iran clash has sparked heated debate over whether World War III has begun.

"In compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed Tuesday, June 17. This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv," the alert reads. "The U.S. Embassy is not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly assist Americans in departing Israel."

The Israeli leader said U.S. homeland could be next on Tehran's targets and criticized U.S. far-right though he was appreciative of Trump's support.

Israel was not ready for a war of attrition and hopes for the magician Donald Trump. In Telegram, Israelis share what they discuss "in the kitchens," the observer writes Pravda.Ru Lyubov Stepushova.