Netanyahu Says He Is Not Seeking to Attack Iran Again Before Israel Election
Netanyahu said Israel would retaliate if attacked and declined to discuss post-election options or recent talks with Washington.
- On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a preemptive strike against Iran before the October 27 election, stating "It is not convenient for us, it's no good" while warning Israel would respond forcefully if attacked.
- The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran since February 28, with Israel conducting air strikes and a ground invasion in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired into Israel in revenge for attacks against Tehran.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah against attacking Israel, stating the group would "suffer a severe blow" and lose additional territories in the Nabatieh and Litani regions, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
- Last Saturday, an attack on Riyadh airport killed 13 people as Saudi Arabia faces widening Houthi strikes, though Netanyahu declined to confirm whether Israel is assisting against Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthis.
- Netanyahu dismissed allegations from political rivals that he is seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election, while declining to elaborate on post-election actions or recent discussions with Washington regarding Iran.
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"Even if Iran launches missiles at us, they will blame me," said Benjamin Netanyahu The post Netanyahu: I do not seek a new attack on Iran before the October 27 elections appeared first on in.gr.
Responding to a question about whether Israel would assist Saudi Arabia against Yemen's Houthis, the Israeli prime minister said he "does not get into such matters."
Iran, may have judged that Israel was preparing to attack them alongside the US, and so chose to launch a preemptive strike.
(Cairo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Sang-hoon = Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [regarding] military action by the U.S. or Israel against Iran at this point ahead of the general election (27th)...
The Israeli leadership does not plan to resume its military campaign against Iran until the parliamentary elections scheduled for 27 October, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.
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