US EditionIsraeli Foreign Minister Denies Reports of Lebanon Talks, Interceptor Shortages
Israel's foreign minister dismissed claims of interceptor shortages and imminent Lebanon talks amid ongoing conflict with Iran-backed groups, noting a sustained 86% missile interception rate last June.
- On Sunday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar denied reports that Israel informed the United States it faces a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors, rejecting claims that direct talks with Lebanon were planned.
- Media outlets Semafor and Haaretz reported on Saturday that Israel had privately informed Washington of critically low interceptor stocks, citing unnamed sources and prompting scrutiny of Israel's military readiness.
- The government recently approved about $825 million for "urgent security supplies" as sustained Iranian missile barrages continue straining Israel's long-range air defense network, though officials maintain operational readiness.
- Despite Sa'ar's rejection, Lebanese officials indicated on Saturday that Beirut was preparing a delegation for negotiations, contingent on an Israeli truce commitment; France has offered to host ceasefire talks.
- IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin stated on Sunday that Israel had plans for at least three more weeks of operations against Iran, with thousands of targets ahead.
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Leak on Israel's interceptor shortage may reveal cracks in Trump's Iran war zeal
Without a major Israeli or U.S. surprise and amid growing domestic pressure, Washington may look for an exit with Iran through military pressure leading to nuclear talks. If that fails, Israel could turn to a large-scale offensive in Lebanon
The Iranian regime wants to show that it can last a long time in the war and swears to attack Benyamin Netanyahu. According to an American media, the Hebrew state is running out of ballistic missile interceptors. Yet, the Israeli army announces that it still has several thousand targets to hit. - "Intensive use of the interceptor stock": Will Israel run out of ammunition? (International).
Israel continues to reject any ceasefire initiative in Lebanon, closing all the doors to the negotiations. This has been confirmed by its Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, who...
Israel’s FM Gideon Saar denies reports of interceptor shortages, plan of talks with Lebanon
Lebanon got entangled in the war on March 2 when Hezbollah opened fire at Israel, saying it aimed to avenge the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel responded strongly, and its offensive so far has killed more than 850 people in Lebanon.
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