The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas brought hiatus to year-long bloodshed in the Middle East. However, scenes in the Middle East might go south and turn ugly as Israel is likely to attack Iran by midyear.

U.S. intelligence warns that Israel is likely to launch a preemptive attack on Iran's nuclear program by midyear, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing multiple intelligence reports.

According to "The Wall Street Journal" and "The Washington Post", Israel may soon attack Iranian nuclear facilities. The American military intelligence, which these outlets cite, indicates that actions may occur in the coming months.