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Netanyahu and Army Chief Clash Over Iran Operations Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir have reportedly clashed over a proposed military operation related to Iran and the continuation of operations in Hebron, just before the upcoming Knesset elections.

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What happened

01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir clashed over a proposed military operation against Iran and actions in Hebron.
02Zamir opposed the Iran-related operation, warning it could lead to miscalculation and Iranian retaliation ahead of the elections.
03Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly supported the proposed operation against Iran.
04Netanyahu and Zamir also disagreed over Hebron, where Zamir recommended ending an operation launched after two soldiers were killed in a terror attack.
05The Prime Minister's office denied the reports of significant disagreements, calling them fake news.
06Political sources suggested that Zamir might not remain in his post as Chief of Staff if Netanyahu wins the upcoming elections.

According to reports on Monday, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, supported by Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Shin Bet chief David Zini, pushed for a preparatory action against Iran. Zamir opposed the move, expressing concerns that an operation before the elections could lead to miscalculation and trigger Iranian retaliation. Zamir requested a thorough discussion and legal justifications before executing the directive.

The two leaders also disagreed over Hebron, where an operation was launched after two soldiers were killed in a terror attack. Zamir recommended ending the operation, while Netanyahu and the Defense Minister insisted on its continuation. The Prime Minister's office denied the reports, calling them fake news, while the military stated its considerations are purely professional.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 00:52

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