Netanyahu Discussed Iran Strike With Trump Before Israeli Election, Report Says
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly discussed potential military strikes against Iran with U.S. President Donald Trump multiple times in the two weeks leading up to Israel's October 27th elections. The discussions, cited by journalist Barak Ravid, involved a possible joint operation targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites. While Trump expressed openness to preparation, he made no firm commitments, with advisors divided on whether to pursue military action or economic pressure. The IDF chief warned that such a strike could lead to election delays in Israel.
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- Benjamin Netanyahu discussed potential Iran strikes with Donald Trump before Israeli elections.
- The proposed operation involved joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
- Trump reportedly told Netanyahu to "continue preparing" but made no firm commitments.
- U.S. advisors are divided between economic pressure and military action against Iran.
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of potential Israeli election delays due to conflict.
- Netanyahu's office denied seeking to persuade Trump to attack Iran before the election.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held multiple discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump over the past two weeks regarding a potential military strike against Iran before Israel's October 27th parliamentary elections, according to a report by journalist Barak Ravid on "Keshet-12" citing American and Israeli officials. The discussions reportedly focused on a large-scale joint operation targeting Iran's military and nuclear facilities. Netanyahu expressed concern over Tehran's actions, which he believes indicate a resumption of work on its nuclear program.
According to a senior U.S. official, Trump told Netanyahu to "continue preparing" but made no firm commitments, leaving the timing of any potential action uncertain. Initially, Trump seemed inclined to support the operation, but his stance later shifted. Most of Trump's advisors favor continued economic pressure on Iran, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) support military action.
The White House is also considering the political ramifications of such an operation. An American official suggested that Netanyahu believes his political strength is enhanced by remaining prime minister during a war, especially with Israeli elections approaching before U.S. midterm elections.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly warned his American counterpart, Dan Kaine, that a new conflict with Iran could lead to the postponement of Israeli elections due to potential retaliatory missile strikes. The Prime Minister's Office denied that Netanyahu is trying to persuade Trump to attack Iran before the elections, stating they do not comment on the content of discussions between the two leaders. The White House declined to comment.
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