Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel might prepare for standalone attacks on Iran if necessary, without the United States, to eliminate the existential threat of Iran.
Verdict: Partially True (55% confidence)
Explanation: The claim that Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel might prepare for standalone attacks on Iran if necessary, without the United States, is partially supported by available sources. A report from PBS (Tier 5) indicates that Netanyahu mentioned Israel "will stand alone" if necessary following a U.S. threat to halt weapons delivery, which aligns with the claim's essence but does not explicitly confirm standalone attacks on Iran (PBS, May 9, 2024). Other sources, such as Al Jazeera and Yahoo News, dis...