Israel’s Netanyahu denies allegations he's escalating tensions with Iran before Israel's election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied allegations that he is seeking to escalate tensions with Iran ahead of Israel’s October 27, 2026, election. The controversy intensified after Israeli media reported a possible disagreement between Netanyahu and military leadership over an unspecified action involving Iran.
Netanyahu’s office dismissed the reports as “fake news.” In a separate interview, Netanyahu also denied that a confrontation had taken place with Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, describing the claims as “nonsense.” The precise details of the reported…
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