A social media rumor claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning an attack on the United States. This claim emerged following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, aimed at de-escalating Middle Eastern tensions.
The circulated narrative suggested that an intelligence leak from Mossad indicated internal division within Netanyahu’s government regarding a potential “false flag” operation. These alleged discussions reportedly spanned from targeting a U.S. military asset to orchestrating a large-scale incident on American soil, drawing parallels to the 9/11 attacks.
However, an examination of the available information reveals this claim to be unsubstantiated. No credible evidence or reports from prominent U.S. or Israeli news organizations support the existence of such an intelligence leak.
The source of the claim has been identified as an X account that explicitly describes its content as satire in its bio. This indicates that the post was likely intended as a parody for engagement purposes rather than factual reporting. Fact-checking efforts have confirmed that there are no reliable reports from mainstream outlets about Mossad insiders leaking information concerning Netanyahu debating false flag operations against the U.S., such as attacking a vessel or a 9/11-style incident.
The timing of this rumor appears to coincide with the perception that the US-Iran MoU was a setback for Netanyahu. An Israeli source reportedly conveyed to CNN that Netanyahu harbors distrust towards Iran’s intentions and doubts Tehran’s willingness to adhere to restrictions on its nuclear program. The report further suggested that the Israeli Prime Minister has been attempting to influence the discussion in Washington by engaging with conservative media personalities and pro-Israel legislators. For instance, pro-Israel podcaster Mark Levin publicly criticized the deal, deeming Iran’s reconstruction package a “slush fund.”
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