Israeli media reported Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not aid any potential American ground operation inside Iran; Israeli troops are instead being sent to southern Lebanon.
Israeli Channel 12 quoted official sources stating, “In case of a U.S. ground operation in Iran, Israeli soldiers will not be participating on the ground.”
The report says that if there were an American ground operation, only American troops would be put in harm’s way on the ground. Israel instead would provide airstrikes, intelligence sharing, and special operations support. Israel has reportedly drawn a firm red line against sending ground troops.
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