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Netanyahu Warns Iran May Target Israel Ahead Of October 27 Polls
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Moneycontrol•20-10-2026, 18:08
Netanyahu Warns Iran May Target Israel Ahead Of October 27 Polls
- •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran and its regional proxies might attempt to disrupt or influence Israel's upcoming October 27 election.
- •Netanyahu alleged that Tehran could orchestrate security incidents to undermine public confidence in his government's security achievements.
- •Despite warnings of potential Iranian attacks, Netanyahu stated he is not in favor of launching a pre-emptive military strike before the polls.
- •The warning comes amid renewed discussions between Washington and Jerusalem, including a recent unannounced visit by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss Iran.
Key Questions Answered
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran and its regional proxies might attempt to disrupt or interfere with Israel's October 27 election by orchestrating security-related incidents to challenge his government's achievements and security record.
No, Netanyahu stated that he is not in favour of launching a pre-emptive strike against Iran before the election, noting that such a move is not convenient or good for Israel at this time, though he promised a forceful response if attacked.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel to discuss matters surrounding Iran, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued.
