Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expressed support for potential U.S. military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying he hopes such a move will succeed, while also outlining a long-term plan to bypass the strategic waterway altogether.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting amid Operation “Shaagat HaAri,” Netanyahu addressed President Donald Trump’s warning that the United States may use force to open the strait and indicated that he is in ongoing discussions with Washington.

“I am discussing this with President Trump and his team,” he told ministers. He added that “the U.S. is threatening to do this by force, and I hope it succeeds.”

At the same time, Netanyahu emphasized the need for a broader strategic solution once the war concludes, suggesting a shift that would reduce reliance on the strait.

“After the war, we need to make a fundamental change and take the switch away from Iran. The real solution is to bypass them with gas and oil pipelines from Saudi Arabia and from there to Mediterranean ports. This is a global interest.”

Meanwhile, a report in The Wall Street Journal indicated that Trump is weighing the possibility of ending the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

According to sources within the administration, Trump and his advisers have concluded that forcibly reopening the waterway could significantly extend the conflict beyond its intended timeframe. As a result, the current focus is on achieving key military objectives — including weakening Iran’s navy and missile stockpiles — before bringing the fighting to a close, while increasing diplomatic pressure on Tehran.