Netanyahu Warns of Iranian Attack Threat During Elections
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
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- Netanyahu warned of potential Iranian attacks during Israeli elections.
- He cited intelligence indications suggesting Iran might strike Israeli targets.
- Netanyahu discussed a Flydubai pilot's radicalization and ongoing investigation.
- Israeli security sources denied prior warnings or direct Iranian involvement.
- Senior Likud figures reportedly criticized Netanyahu's attacks on Vinter.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with FOX NEWS that there are indications Iran may attempt to attack Israeli targets, particularly during the election period. He urged Israelis to remain vigilant, suggesting Iran might try to repeat such actions.
Netanyahu also addressed an incident involving a Flydubai aircraft, describing the pilot's actions as a result of radical Islamist radicalization. He characterized the event as highly unusual and noted the pilot is currently being interrogated in Saudi Arabia before a likely transfer to the United Arab Emirates. Israel has joined the investigation into this incident, and Netanyahu indicated that any connection to Iran would become clearer soon.
A senior Israeli security source, however, stated that prior to the incident, the country had not received warnings about a potential hijacking or destruction of a passenger plane. This source also reported no current evidence of direct Iranian involvement and refuted claims that Israeli security forces had prior knowledge of such a terrorist plot, emphasizing the investigation is in its early stages.
The article also briefly mentions that senior Likud figures criticized Netanyahu for attacks on someone named Vinter, calling them a mistake.
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