WANA (Jun 18) – Since yesterday, Iran’s offensive strategy against Israel has entered a new phase. Instead of sporadic, large-scale missile and drone attacks, the pattern has shifted toward gradual yet continuous strikes. This new approach appears to pursue a war of attrition—controlled, prolonged, and deliberate.

 

This shift has triggered widespread turmoil within Israeli-controlled territories. Reports indicate that in certain areas, people are facing severe shortages of essential goods, including water and food. Some items have become scarce, while others are available only at exorbitant prices. Amid this crisis, a wave of escape has begun, with boats leaving the occupied territories being sold at sky-high prices and with extremely limited capacity.

On the ground, signs point to an extraordinary and unprecedented event taking place inside Israel—something so critical that Tel Aviv seems to have imposed total media censorship. Israel’s silence on the matter is, in itself, a sign of the gravity of the situation.

 

Against this backdrop, Donald Trump’s reaction has stood out. He abruptly left the G7 summit and has clearly entered the psychological warfare arena in the media space.

 

Analysts believe that Trump’s behavior over the past 24 hours reflects a mix of anger, confusion, and even a partial breakdown of the strategic order crafted by Washington and Tel Aviv.

 

Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu’s sudden disappearance is also noteworthy. Since last night, there has been no sign of him, and for now, it seems that Trump has temporarily assumed control of the situation.