Wire

Sign in to baba News

One account across the web, iPhone and Android — your subscription follows it.

or use an email code

Search stories

Type at least two characters. Results come from every newsroom baba reads.

↑↓ to move · ↵ to open · esc to close

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to keep asking. News Plus removes the daily limit.

or use an email code

Ongoing Story· Today

Yair Golan Slams Netanyahu as 'Sick, Weak Leader' Over Iran Attack Push

5 developments

Al-ShamsSecurity

Ex-Official Accuses Netanyahu of Seeking Iran Attack for Political Gain

Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba

CommunityCharged tone

Arabic · Sole source

A former Israeli security official, Golan, accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of seeking to attack Iran for political and personal reasons, potentially endangering national security. The comments followed a report that Netanyahu had ordered the IDF to prepare an air campaign against Iran, which was reportedly halted due to U.S. President Trump's opposition before American midterm elections. The alleged plan targeted nuclear facilities and civilian infrastructure, with ongoing U.S.-Israeli consultations on the Iranian nuclear program and regional security concerns.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Former official Golan accused PM Netanyahu of seeking an Iran attack for political and personal gain.
  • Golan urged Israeli security chiefs to resist using the military for political interests.
  • A Financial Times report alleged Netanyahu ordered an Iran air campaign plan.
  • U.S. President Trump reportedly opposed the attack before American midterm elections.
  • The alleged plan targeted Iranian nuclear sites and civilian infrastructure.

A former Israeli security official, identified as Golan, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a "sick and weak leader" willing to endanger Israel's security for personal and political reasons, particularly ahead of elections. Golan stated that Netanyahu lacks the legitimacy to drag Israel into a new military confrontation based on such motives and urged the IDF chief of staff and heads of security agencies to resist any attempts to use the military for political interests.

Golan's remarks followed a Financial Times report alleging that Netanyahu had ordered the IDF to prepare a multi-day air campaign against Iran. This plan was reportedly scheduled for October 10 but was halted due to U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition to escalating the conflict before the November midterm elections.

The alleged Israeli plan included targeting nuclear facilities, sites linked to the Iranian regime, and civilian infrastructure such as power plants. U.S.-Israeli consultations on the Iranian issue and potential escalation are reportedly ongoing.

These developments occur amidst disagreements over the timing of any new military action, while Israeli and American concerns persist regarding Iran's nuclear program and the potential regional security implications of any escalation.

Al-ShamsArab · Nazareth

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Mentioned

Open the Wire