Hebrew Report Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of Netanyahu's Failure in Iran War: 40 Days in Shelters and Misleading Promises to Trump

Israeli writer Barak Seri launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister of the occupation government, Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of inflicting severe strategic damage on Israel's deterrence capability. Seri, in an article published on the Hebrew website 'Walla', indicated that Netanyahu failed to achieve any of the declared war objectives despite the heavy human and economic cost borne by Israeli society. He affirmed that Israelis were forced to stay in shelters for 40 days without receiving real explanations about the utility of this fierce confrontation.

The report revealed a diplomatic humiliation suffered by Tel Aviv, as it was completely excluded from the ceasefire negotiations that took place between Washington and Tehran. Sources explained that the United States managed the arrangements through the Pakistani mediator and in consultation with Russia and China, without informing the Israeli side of the details. This exclusion dispels the illusions that the government tried to promote, claiming that all steps were fully coordinated with the American ally.

On the ground, the writer confirmed that the war objectives set by Netanyahu caused economic paralysis and kept millions of children in their homes without achieving tangible results. The Strait of Hormuz, which was open before the war, remained open afterward, and the geopolitical reality did not change in Israel's favor. The frustration was exacerbated by statements from US President Trump, who clearly affirmed that Israel would do as it was told, reflecting a decline in Tel Aviv's political independence.

Regarding the Iranian nuclear program, Seri pointed out that Netanyahu's promises to end the threat came to naught, as Tehran still retains 440 kilograms of enriched uranium. He also noted that Iran's ballistic missile stockpile still exists, and the regime in Tehran emerged from the confrontation more cohesive and ruthless under the leadership of the Revolutionary Guard. At the same time, resistance forces in the region remained on high alert, and their military capabilities were not dismantled as hoped.

The article accused Netanyahu of dragging the United States into a major war based on misleading intelligence assessments and false promises to overthrow the Iranian regime. Sources stated that the prevailing impression in Washington now is that Netanyahu exploited Trump's desire for a quick victory to achieve personal ambitions. The CIA described the Israeli promises as a 'farce', while the Joint Chiefs of Staff considered the Israeli plans incomplete and exaggerated.

The behind-the-scenes of meetings in the operations room in Washington revealed that Netanyahu and a security team including Mossad chief David Barnea presented a proposal to Trump urging him to launch the war. Netanyahu then claimed that joint action would eliminate the Iranian leadership, reduce its regional influence, and push the people into the streets. Trump drew encouragement from previous successes, believing that the war would be short and would crown his term with a crushing victory that would reshape the Middle East.

The writer believes that Netanyahu's motives were purely personal and political, as he believed that achieving an American-backed military victory would grant him popular and legal immunity. He aspired to receive an immediate pardon from his legal prosecutions in light of the 'promised victory', in addition to ensuring a new electoral win. However, the results were disappointing, as Israel's position is now at its historical lowest within the decision-making circles of both the Republican and Democratic parties.

The report concluded that American opposition to the war existed from the beginning in narrow circles, where senior officials described it as 'nonsense' and 'absurdity'. Vice President J.D. Vance stands out as one of the harshest critics of Netanyahu's policies, considering that Israel has become a strategic burden. These facts confirm that the military adventure not only failed to achieve its security objectives but also led to a deep rift in strategic relations with the primary supporter of the occupation.

Israel has become a burden, not an asset, and Netanyahu dragged the United States into a wide war based on misleading promises to overthrow the Iranian regime.