Israel fears potential US ceasefire with Iran could undermine war goals

United States President Donald Trump walks toward the White House upon his arrival in Washington, DC, from Memphis, Tennessee, United States, on March 23, 2026. [Celal Güneş – Anadolu Agency]

Israeli officials are increasingly concerned that US President Donald Trump could agree to a temporary ceasefire with Iran, potentially opening the door to negotiations that may not align with Israel’s strategic objectives.

According to reports by Israel’s public broadcaster, an unnamed official said there are fears in Tel Aviv that Washington may pause military operations to facilitate talks with Tehran.

The source added that Trump could halt the fighting if presented with a sufficiently attractive offer from Iran.

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Despite these concerns, Israeli media indicated that coordination between Israel and the United States remains ongoing, describing it as “fruitful,” with the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) expected to visit Israel to continue consultations.

Separately, Channel 12 reported that Israeli officials believe Trump could announce a ceasefire as early as next Saturday, prompting political and security leaders to focus on maximising gains from the current conflict.

While sources suggested that a comprehensive agreement between Washington and Tehran remains unlikely, they noted that a limited or “framework” agreement is still a possibility, leading Israel to prepare for such an outcome.

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