On Tuesday, IDF Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir spoke with senior US officials, according to a US official and another person familiar with the call. US officials informed him of preparations made by the US military for the possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran within the next three weeks. According to people familiar with the matter, Zamir said during the call that if the war resumes within this time period, it may cause the Israeli election to be postponed. This assessment is based on Iran's expectation that it will retaliate by firing missiles at Israel.

On Tuesday, IDF Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir spoke with senior US officials, according to a US official and another person familiar with the call. US officials informed him of preparations made by the US military for the possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran within the next three weeks. According to people familiar with the matter, Zamir said during the call that if the war resumes within this time period, it may cause the Israeli election to be postponed. This assessment is based on Iran's expectation that it will retaliate by firing missiles at Israel.