Israel has not provided guarantees that it will abstain from striking Iran's nuclear sites, a senior figure from the State Department confides to CNN.
The representative stated that it's quite challenging to predict if Israel might utilize the anniversary of Hamas' October 7 assaults for retaliation.
They expressed hope for a balanced blend of prudence and power, but as we're all aware, there are no guarantees, the representative told CNN when inquired if Israel has provided the US with a guarantee that Iran's nuclear facilities are not a target.
This week, President Biden publicly announced that the US will not back Israel in striking Iran's nuclear program.
American officials are still unclear regarding the timeline for Israel's decision or execution of a response.
When queried whether Israel could employ the October 7 Hamas anniversary for retaliation against Iran, the representative admitted, "It's quite challenging to predict."
"In my opinion, they might want to steer clear of the seventh. If anything, I'd expect it to happen before or after," the representative opined, alluding to the solemnity of that day and potential Israeli retaliation potentially overshadowing the day's significance.
The US has been engaged in efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating into a larger war for nearly a year now, and according to the representative, has been successful in achieving this so far. Currently, the situation is teetering on the edge, the representative added.
The representative's opinion on Israel potentially avoiding the October 7 Hamas anniversary for retaliation stemmed from the sensitivity of the day, implying a potential impact on politics.
Given the political nuances involved in Israel's decision-making process, any prediction about their response to Iran's actions is quite challenging.
