Israel Quietly Backs US Action Against Iran, Sees Strategic Gains

• Benjamin Netanyahu, a long-time proponent of toppling the Iranian regime, has remained notably quiet on recent protests and crackdowns in Iran, despite Israel's strategic interest.
• Israeli officials and analysts believe any US intervention against Iran, whether military, cyber, or sanctions, would benefit Israel by weakening the Iranian regime.
• Former Israeli national security adviser Yaakov Amidror states Israel gains if the US pursues regime change or a deal dismantling Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
• Israel is preparing for potential Iranian retaliation, recalling the 1991 Gulf War, but believes it's in its strongest strategic position against Iran.
• US President Trump's hardening stance on Iran's crackdown on protesters is seen by Israel as a 'historic opportunity' for significant regional change without direct Israeli involvement.

Why It Matters: Israel sees a strategic opportunity in potential US actions against Iran, aiming for a weakened regime.