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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Netanyahu May Be Considering Military 'October Surprise' Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be considering a military "October surprise" to influence elections, according to leaks from his office. Security sources, however, do not see an urgent need for action.

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What happened

  1. 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be considering a military "October surprise" before elections.
  2. 02Leaks from the prime minister's office suggest the idea is being weighed.
  3. 03Security sources reportedly see no urgency for such military action.
  4. 04External factors, including Donald Trump, may influence the decision.
  5. 05Ronen Bar's lawsuit is seen as a move towards a state commission of inquiry.

The decision may depend on external factors, and a lawsuit by Ronen Bar could lead to a state commission of inquiry.

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