The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Trump And Netanyahu Meet To Talk Iran, Gaza Plan
Feb 11, 2026
E.J. Kimball, foreign policy expert and director of policy at the U.S.-Israel Education Association, analyzes Iran, Israel and regional security. He discusses Trump and Netanyahu’s strategic planning on Iran and Gaza. Military options, deterrence moves, and how U.S. and Israeli interests diverge come up. The conversation also touches on post-regime scenarios and the oil and geopolitical stakes.
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Dual Track: Diplomacy Backed By Force
- President Trump is negotiating with Iran while simultaneously building military leverage in the region.
- Netanyahu's visit aims to shape what the U.S. will accept in any Iran deal and secure Israel's red lines.
Netanyahu Joins Gaza Planning Body
- Netanyahu's participation in the Board of Peace adds legitimacy to U.S.-led Gaza planning and secures Israel a seat at future decisions.
- The visit covers both short-term Gaza rebuilding and long-term Israeli security against Iran.
Why Any Strike Would Need To Be Massive
- There is growing public pressure asking why the U.S. hasn't struck Iran despite large regional force deployments.
- Any military option would require massive, precise initial strikes to neutralize missiles, drones, and proxies to limit Iranian retaliation.