Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt Israel election: ‘don’t test us’
Netanyahu said Iran and its allies could try to disrupt the vote as Israeli media reported military fears that political leaders may exploit the Iran issue.
- On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz dismissed media reports of a rift with army chief Eyal Zamir, labeling allegations "entirely baseless and false" just 24 hours before Tuesday's election.
- Sunday's Israel Channel 12 report alleged a confrontation between Netanyahu and Zamir over proposed military action against Iran that critics suggested aimed to postpone Tuesday's parliamentary vote for political gain.
- Netanyahu rejected the claims as "nonsense" during a TV interview, while reports indicated Zamir had requested detailed discussions and signed legal authorization before executing any directive; Katz insisted there was "complete" coordination between political leadership and the IDF.
- Former army chief Gadi Eisenkot warned Netanyahu not to place "political interests above the state's security," while Avigdor Liberman demanded the Attorney General open a criminal investigation for alleged treason.
- Final surveys show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor his rivals are on track for a majority as voters head to polls tomorrow; President Donald Trump stated there would be no attack on Iran overnight, addressing regional tensions.
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Shortly before the election on Tuesday, Netanyahu is intensifying his threats against Iran. Army circles are concerned that the Prime Minister could abuse the situation for electoral reasons – and initiate a dangerous development.
Israel's defense minister described the issue of a rift between Netanyahu and the military as an attempt to sow doubt.
The opposition block Monday in Israel against Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu on the last day of the campaign before the general elections, accusing him of playing a dangerous game with Iran to attract votes, which his defence minister rejected.
Israeli defense minister denies Netanyahu-IDF rift over Iran attack plans
JERUSALEM — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday dismissed reports of a clash between Benjamin Netanyahu and the army over plans to strike Iran, calling them “completely baseless and false” and insisting Israel had “absolutely no intention” of attacking Tehran before Tuesday’s parliament election.Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that there had been a confrontation between Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forc…
Netanyahu denies reports about escalation with Iran in last day before election – WTOP News
Israelis entered the final 24 hours of an intense election season on Monday, as reports circulated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have clashed with the Israeli military over initiating a possible escalation with Iran immediately before elections. Tensions flared over reports that Netanyahu and his military chief of staff clashed over an instruction by...
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