Summary
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel would not attack Iran.
- However, some reports claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected President Trump’s request to cancel the airstrike and actually attacked Iranian targets.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly maintained the position that retaliation for violating the ceasefire is necessary.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel would not attack Iran.
On the 24th (local time), President Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Israel will not attack Iran," adding, "All fighter jets will turn around and return to their home country, and will make a friendly flying gesture (Plane Wave) toward Iran." He further emphasized, "No one will get hurt, and the current ceasefire is valid."
However, some reports state that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected President Trump's request to cancel the attack.
Walter Bloomberg said, "According to U.S. media outlet Axios, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's request to cancel the airstrike on Iran," adding, "Israel attacked Iranian targets, and it was confirmed that the jets are returning to Israel." It was reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu maintained that retaliation for violation of the ceasefire is necessary.
Meanwhile, President Trump is known to have requested Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from any attacks on Iran.
Son Min
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