Washington, USA – The American platform “Axios” revealed today, Sunday, that the Israeli government informed the administration of former US President Donald Trump in advance of its intention to launch airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
But it did not seek formal permission from Washington to carry out the strike.
The platform quoted Israeli officials as saying that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone call with Trump minutes before the attack was carried out.
In an attempt to keep him informed of developments without waiting for US approval.
Reporting without permission
According to the Axios report, Israel informed the White House only about 50 minutes before the strikes were carried out,
What American sources considered “a notification that falls short of full coordination,
Stressing that the US administration was unable to intervene to stop or modify the attack.
These developments come amid a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
It aims to establish a ceasefire, exchange prisoners, and bring humanitarian aid into the Strip.
However, according to observers, the recent Israeli raids represent a real test of the future of the truce and its viability.
Stop the truce
Analytical circles believe that the lack of complete coordination between Tel Aviv
and Washington reflects a hidden tension in the relationship between the two sides.
Especially after Qatari statements indicating that Doha – which hosts Hamas’s political leadership,
Participating in mediation efforts – did not receive any prior notice of the attack.
In contrast, Israeli sources confirmed that the operation came within the framework of the “right to self-defense.”
Following intelligence information about the movements of Hamas elements in Gaza,
Noting that security coordination with the United States “continues at a broader level”.
Observers believe the possibility of the truce collapsing remains, especially, with the continued mutual violations and lack of trust between the two sides.
If the escalation continues, military operations could resume at a higher pace, threatening to derail the mediation efforts that have been underway for weeks.
