Senior Official Denies Iran Attack Claims as 'Absolute Fake'

A senior Israeli political source has vehemently denied reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned an attack on Iran before the recent elections, calling the claims "absolute fake." The source stated that no such event occurred, nor was there any confrontation with the IDF Chief of Staff, dismissing these as "simply inventions." This clarification comes amid opposition criticism suggesting Netanyahu intended to launch an attack prior to the election.

Defense Minister Israel Katz also rejected publications alleging discrepancies between the political echelon and the IDF regarding Iran. He asserted that there was no intention to initiate an attack on Tehran before the Knesset elections and emphasized full coordination between the Prime Minister, the Defense Ministry, and the IDF, citing "unprecedented historical achievements" for Israel's security.

Katz further stated that Israel made it clear that if Iran were to attack, a strong response would follow, reiterating that all reports to the contrary were false. He sharply criticized opposition figures for attempting to leverage these reports to attack the government, deeming their actions "shameful and irresponsible."

The denials follow opposition figures, including Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, who called for a criminal investigation into Netanyahu, accusing him of pressuring security officials to escalate tensions before election day.