Citing Israeli media reports, Al Jazeera reported that the Israeli security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has instructed the military to step up preparations for a potential strike against Iran. The reports also noted that opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot had previously urged Netanyahu not to deploy troops prior to the formation of a new government unless faced with a direct and immediate threat. These reports outline preparations being made by the media and do not indicate that an attack has been launched.