[as reported by Israeli media](https://defence24.pl/geopolitics/Israel-cut-liban-from-syria-bombed-transition-border), respective American F-22 fighters were searched south of Israel. This confirms that Washington is coordinating to any degree with the government of Binjamin Netanyahu, and Israel will play a function – yet unknown – in the future military operation in the mediate East. Operation [‘Rising Lion’](https://defence24.pl/strong-arms/run-hit-Israel-on-Iran-analysis) of June 2025 was an Israeli air strike against Iran, joined by Trump, paradoxically deescalating raids. The operation was short-lived due to the fact that the Americans announced its end.