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Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election

Netanyahu said he does not want an early strike before Israel’s election and warned Iran and its proxies of a forceful response to any attack.

  • 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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his opposition to the idea of a preemptive military strike against Iran ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections on October 27. However, he also issued a stern warning to Tehran and the forces it supports to refrain from any aggressive action against Israel. During an interview with Israel’s Armed Forces Radio, Mr. Netanyahu described such a move as “useless” and “unhelpful,” responding to…

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opposing a possible strike on Iran in the coming days ahead of Israeli elections. As part of his re-election bid, he said that far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir would not be defense minister if Netanyahu's bloc wins the election.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking to Army Radio, said it would be "not advisable" to attack Iran at this time, but there are several signs that Israel's enemies are preparing to attack.

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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.

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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