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Netanyahu Might Pitch New Iran Strikes to Trump

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(NEWSMAX) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to brief President Donald Trump later this month on options for possible new strikes on Iran, as Israeli officials warn Tehran is rebuilding and expanding key military capabilities damaged in earlier attacks.

Israel’s most immediate concern is Iran’s ballistic missile program, which officials believe is ramping up production after Israeli strikes earlier this year, sources told NBC News.

Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, with Israeli officials publicly citing Dec. 29 as the date. Trump told reporters the meeting had not been formally set, while acknowledging Netanyahu wants to see him.

Israeli officials also believe Iran is working to repair air defense systems and, to a lesser extent, reconstitute nuclear enrichment infrastructure targeted by U.S. bombing in June.

In Israel’s view, a growing missile arsenal could pose a direct threat to Israel, destabilize the region, and endanger U.S. interests.

Israeli officials are expected to present a menu of potential military pathways — including scenarios where Israel acts alone, receives U.S. support, conducts joint operations with the U.S., or where the U.S. plays a leading role — mirroring options Israel previously discussed with Trump ahead of the June strikes.

The renewed push comes as the Trump administration highlights its June operation against Iran’s nuclear program — known as Operation Midnight Hammer — and as Tehran has signaled interest in resuming diplomatic talks with Washington, a factor that could complicate Israeli efforts to build support for additional military action.

Trump has also publicly warned Iran against rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear capabilities, saying the U.S. could quickly strike again if Iran moves forward without a deal.

Beyond missiles and nuclear facilities, Israeli officials remain focused on Iran’s regional proxy network and Tehran’s ability to fund and arm allied groups. Sources familiar with the briefings argue that a larger ballistic missile stockpile would not only increase Iran’s ability to strike, but could also strengthen Iran’s defenses around sensitive nuclear sites.

The meeting is also expected to address Israel’s fragile ceasefire with Hamas terrorists and next phase implementation issues, which could affect the broader U.S.-Israel dynamic as Netanyahu makes his case for renewed action against Iran.

Eric Mack 

Eric Mack has been a writer and editor at Newsmax since 2016. He is a 1998 Syracuse University journalism graduate and a New York Press Association award-winning writer

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