Current sectionIsrael NewsAnalysis The Iran developments offer three possibilities: the situation remains fluid, Trump's statements should not be taken at face value, and Israeli readings of U.S. intentions require skepticism. If the Gulf does not escalate, the West Bank willShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribe12:16 AM • July 27 2026 IDTAfter two days of confusion, a reason, or perhaps an excuse, was provided for the repeated delay of a planned major U.S. attack on Iran. It isn't just that the attack never took place (at least, for now); on Saturday, after 13 consecutive nights of bombing, the United States did not report overnight strikes on Iran. In the NewsIsrael Beats the Drums of War With Iran, but Trump Is Not Picking Up the TuneIran Says It Will Halt Attacks as Long as U.S. Maintains Pause in FightingMinister Who Urged Risking Hostages to Win War Tops Religious Zionism PrimaryFor Israel, the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Major Strategic FailureDefense Minister Katz Visits Jailed Settler Suspected in Violent West Bank RaidRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIThe Original Ozempic Society of Ancient RomeIsrael's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the TempleAn Israeli Election Surprise Called the DemocratsEd Miliband, the U.K.'s New Foreign Secretary – and His History With IsraelBiden Officials Now Regret What They Let Israel Do in Gaza. Does It Matter?Two Israelis, Four Palestinians Killed in Clash After Settlers Enter Town