Following a Reuters report that Israel was surprised by the progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran, a political source said that "the Americans did not surprise us. Prime Minister Netanyahu is in constant contact with President Trump, and they hold almost daily conversations. There is direct contact between the PM's people and the President's people." The source added that "it was made clear to us from the conversations that President Trump stands by his red lines, first and foremost the removal of nuclear material," and noted that Netanyahu "instructed the IDF to be prepared for any scenario, including a return to fighting if required."