Netanyahu Warns of Potential Pre-Election Attack on Israel
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a potential attack by adversaries before the October 27 elections. Opposition leader Yair Lapid has requested an urgent briefing on the threat.
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- Netanyahu cited potential pre-election attack by adversaries.
- Israel is prepared to counter threats, Air Force highlighted.
- Over 100 terrorists eliminated in Gaza recently.
- Opposition leader Lapid seeks urgent briefing on the threat.
- Elections are scheduled for October 27.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday, September 29, 2026, that there are grounds to believe Israel's adversaries may attempt an attack ahead of the upcoming elections scheduled for October 27. Netanyahu made these remarks during a visit to the Tel Nof airbase, emphasizing that "we have reason to believe that on the eve of the elections, our enemies will try to attack us." He assured that Israel is prepared to counter any potential threat, highlighting the capabilities of the Israeli Air Force. The Prime Minister also mentioned that over 100 terrorists have been eliminated in Gaza in recent weeks, though he did not specify which adversaries he was referring to or the basis for his assessment of a pre-election attack.
Following Netanyahu's statement, opposition leader Yair Lapid announced he had requested an urgent briefing from the Prime Minister regarding the alleged threat. Lapid stated his intention to ascertain the reality of these warnings and the measures being taken to ensure the elections proceed without disruption.
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