ISRAEL PERSPECTIVE

The Jerusalem Post covered Trump's cancellation closely, noting his refusal to send envoys on an 18-hour flight 'to sit around talking about nothing.' The Post highlighted 'we have all the cards' as consistent with maximum pressure — aligned with Israeli interests. Most significantly, the Jerusalem Post was the only outlet to detail US military planning for strikes on Iranian capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz should talks fail — citing CNN sources — framing it as proof that Washington maintains a credible military alternative. The Post also covered the disputed 'strategic mistake' admission by Iran with caution, given Tehran's denial. For Tel Aviv, the Islamabad episode confirms the diplomatic solution remains distant and that American pressure on Tehran must be sustained.