Former President Trump reportedly spent the last 24 hours attempting to prevent a full-scale war following Iran's missile attack, according to Axios. Trump faced a strategic dilemma as he urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to avoid retaliation, fearing escalation. However, Netanyahu was concerned that not responding would embolden Iran and weaken US-Israel deterrence. Despite Trump's efforts to delay military action, Netanyahu remained undecided, interpreting Trump's stance as not explicitly prohibitive. This situation highlights the growing divergence between US and Israeli strategic interests, with Trump seeking to avoid conflict to bolster his political standing, while Netanyahu views continued military engagement as crucial for his political survival.