As signs mount of impending U.S. military action against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears poised to play a role in realizing his long-awaited vision of putting an end to the Islamic Republic in the event of a U.S. attack.

"We did not tell Netanyahu in advance about the composition of the executive committee. Gaza is now our show, not his show," officials told N12.

In an unprecedented gesture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US President Donald Trump would be bestowed with Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize, in recognition of his “tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people”.

“For the first time in the history of the State of Israel: The Israel Prize will be awarded to President Trump!,” wrote Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch in a post on X. “This is a historic decision that expresses recognition of President Trump’s extraordinary contribution and lasting impact on the Jewish people in Israel and around the world.”

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The report came after the US appeared to shift towards diplomatic means of pressure to stop the Iranian crackdown on protesters.

"Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again," Trump said. "And if they are we're going to have to knock them down."