Netanyahu pushed for military action against Iran before elections
Reports have emerged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressured the military to take action against Iran amidst the elections.
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
29 October 2026, 2:30 am · Updated 5:42 pm · 1 min read
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Reports have emerged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressured the military to carry out military action against Iran ahead of the parliamentary elections to be held in Israel next Tuesday. According to a report by Israel's Channel 12 News, a recent dispute occurred between Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir. This dispute was regarding an order given to the army that could trigger an immediate conflict with Iran.
According to a report by CNN, Netanyahu had attempted to persuade Donald Trump to launch fresh attacks on Iran in recent weeks. On the other hand, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has clarified that their decisions are based solely on security and professional matters. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot stated that they will not allow the IDF to be used as pawns in Netanyahu's campaign for survival.
At this time of elections, Netanyahu warned voters by sharing an image of a nuclear attack on Tel Aviv on social media. According to current surveys, Netanyahu's coalition is likely to lag behind the opposition parties. For the 120-seat Knesset in Israel, voting will take place from 7 am to 10 pm on the morning of the election.
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