“Last night, after deliberation, it was permitted to publish — Israel does not have the capability to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities,” Zitun wrote.
In a revealing post on X, veteran Ynet military reporter Yoav Zitun, with likely backing from senior IDF officials, acknowledged Israel’s limited capacity to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program without U.S. support, urging a swift diplomatic push led by the U.S.
“Last night, after deliberation, it was permitted to publish — Israel does not have the capability to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities,” Zitun wrote.
He described a “package” strategy: simultaneous strikes on nuclear sites, air defenses, ballistic threats, security leaders, and possibly regime figures. The objective: force Iran back to talks or delay its nuclear efforts.
“Destroying Iran’s nuclear program is indeed militarily possible, under two conditions: American participation… or a long ‘peeling’ operation,” he said.
He warned of a “long war of attrition with Iran… months, perhaps beyond.”
“The political ending is a necessity… before the next casualties,” he concluded.