Report: Netanyahu, Mossad Chief Planned Iran Operation Thwarted by US Leak
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
An Israeli television report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Gofman planned an operation against Iran before the October 27 election, which was thwarted after the US was accidentally tipped off. The Prime Minister's Office denied the report, while other security officials reportedly opposed the plan due to escalation fears. This follows earlier reports of disputes between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over military actions against Iran. The incident occurred amid US-Iran diplomatic efforts, with President Donald Trump reportedly urging caution on military action.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Gofman allegedly planned an Iran operation before the October 27 election.
- The operation was reportedly thwarted after an Israeli operative accidentally alerted the United States.
- Other senior Israeli security officials opposed the plan, fearing escalation and election disruption.
- Netanyahu's office denied the report, stating an attack before the election was not on the agenda.
- Previous reports detailed disputes between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over Iran actions.
- The incident occurred amid US-Iran diplomatic negotiations, with President Trump urging restraint.
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