Anonymous officials present at the closed meeting were quoted as saying that Netanyahu accused them of worrying about a possible government inquiry into their role in a possible strike over the nuclear program.

According to the report, Netanyahu told Israeli officials he would prefer the U.S., not Israel, strike Iran, but saw it as highly unlikely the U.S. would do so in the current climate. The Prime Minister also expects a missile strike on Israel from Iran in either case, the report said, implying he prefers an Israeli strike.

The Prime Minister's office did not immediately comment.