Report: US Pressed Israel to Strike Iran Ahead of Elections
Israeli military leaders blocked the proposal after U.S. officials sought to avoid direct American involvement and political fallout, according to reports.
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IDF officials warn pre-election Iran strike could seem politically motivated
While military officials acknowledge that Iran has replenished much of its ballistic missile stockpile, they warn that such an attack should not take place on the eve of an election, as it could further erode public trust
The aim of the American proposal was allegedly to avoid the domestic political consequences of a new American operation, a few weeks before the November 3 elections. Serious questions about Washington's real plans are raised by a report by the Israeli Maariv, according to which the United States pressured Israel to carry out a unilateral military attack against […] The post Israeli tabloid Maariv: The US asked Israel to carry out a unilateral at…
Jerusalem: Hebrew media, Saturday, revealed that Israel was preparing for a possible resumption of the war against Iran before the Knesset elections scheduled for late October, including a green American scenario for a single attack, despite Israeli security estimates likely to reduce the likelihood of a military operation before the elections.
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