Israeli media reported over the past hour on December 21, 2025, that Defense Minister Israel Katz disclosed U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu six months ago following Operation "With a Dog" in Iran, quoting Trump as saying, "It is very good that you succeed, because if you fail and they tell me that Bibi is calling me, I will ask, 'Who is Bibi?'" The quotes emerged from a conversation on the night of the operation, where Trump provided a conditional green light by stating, "You should succeed," according to the report by broadcasters Moriah Asraf and Dor. Katz shared these details in a briefing for military reporters shortly after the operation, with publication previously banned but now permitted. The disclosure occurs amid reports that Netanyahu plans to present a possible attack plan against Iran to Trump at their meeting next week, as noted in the media segment during the 59-minute period ending at 12:46 PM UTC. This revelation follows IDF Chief of Staff Zamir's statements earlier today, between 8:16 AM and 11:16 AM UTC, emphasizing the campaign against Iran as central to Israel's war efforts, and Iranian Deputy Chief Ahmad Vahidi's response between 11:16 AM and 11:46 AM UTC claiming Israel is isolated and covering up a defeat.
