Netanyahu Sought War to Delay Elections, Report Claims
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly planned to initiate a new war against Iran to postpone elections, according to recent reports. The plan, which aimed to overthrow the Iranian regime and secure his electoral victory, was reportedly thwarted by then-President Donald Trump's political interests. The IDF prepared for an intensified aerial campaign, including civilian infrastructure, for the weekend of October 10, citing new intelligence that was not publicly known.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly sought to delay elections by starting a war with Iran.
- The plan was reportedly thwarted by then-President Donald Trump's political interests.
- The IDF prepared for an intensified aerial campaign against Iran around October 10.
- The proposed military action included targeting civilian energy infrastructure.
- Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly intended to follow Netanyahu's orders.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought to postpone elections in Israel by initiating a new war against Iran, according to recent publications. The plan, which was allegedly thwarted by political interests of then-President Donald Trump, aimed to delay elections indefinitely. During this period, Netanyahu intended to attempt the overthrow of the Iranian regime, thereby ensuring his victory in rescheduled elections.
Under Netanyahu's directive, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prepared for an aerial campaign more intense than the February operation. This offensive was slated for the weekend of October 10. The plan included targeting nuclear facilities and regime objectives, as well as civilian energy infrastructure. Netanyahu cited "new intelligence" as justification, but reports indicate no such intelligence was known that would necessitate an immediate war and an indefinite election delay. The Prime Minister allegedly viewed such a war as a continuation of his campaign through military means.
As far as is known, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir intended to follow Netanyahu's orders, and it appears he cannot be relied upon to act as a safeguard for democracy.
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