Netanyahu Warns of 'Fateful Week' Amid Iran Nuclear Threat and US Decision
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released an election video warning of a "fateful week" due to Iran's renewed nuclear program and stated desire to destroy Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for reviving the nuclear deal. Reports of Israel pushing for war and Netanyahu being halted by Trump were denied by the Prime Minister. The Chief of Staff warned that war would likely delay the October 27th elections.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of a "fateful week" due to Iran's nuclear program and alleged desire to destroy Israel.
- U.S. President Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran, with the Pentagon presenting various strike options.
- Iranian President Pezeshkian called for reviving the nuclear deal and blamed the U.S. for its previous failure.
- Reports that Israel pushed for war and was halted by Trump were denied by Netanyahu.
- Israel's Chief of Staff warned that war would likely postpone the October 27th elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a new election video on Saturday, describing the upcoming week as "fateful" for Israel. He asserted that Iran has "renewed its nuclear program and wants to destroy us in a short time." Netanyahu claimed that all of Israel's enemies desire his defeat and echoed U.S. President Donald Trump's stance, stating that the "existence of the State of Israel and the prevention of its destruction are at stake."
Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump is leaning towards military action against Iran but has not yet made a final decision. The Pentagon has presented him with several options, including strikes on nuclear facilities, infrastructure, or Iranian-controlled islands.
In contrast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking on Iranian television, called for efforts to revive the nuclear deal with the U.S. He blamed the U.S. for the agreement's failure, stating, "We had negotiations. The cowards destroyed everything. I still think we need to complete it."
Recent reports from the Financial Times suggested that Israel was pushing for a war with Iran, even before the elections, and that Netanyahu had planned an attack for the weekend of October 10th but was reportedly halted by President Trump. Netanyahu has denied these reports, calling them biased and inaccurate.
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that a war at this time would almost certainly lead to the postponement of the elections scheduled for October 27th.
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