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Netanyahu Pushed for Iran Strike Before Elections, IDF Chief Resisted
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushed for a strike on Iran before recent Knesset elections, but IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir resisted, fearing miscalculation during the sensitive period.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to strike Iran before recent elections, facing opposition from IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- 02Zamir feared a limited operation could lead to miscalculation and Iranian retaliation during the sensitive election period.
- 03U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly refused to give Netanyahu a green light for an attack before the elections.
- 04A tense meeting on Sunday marked the height of the dispute between Netanyahu and Zamir.
- 05Disagreements also arose over a military operation in Hebron, with Zamir advocating for its end.
- 06The IDF stated its considerations were based solely on security and national interests.
The dispute intensified at a recent meeting, with Zamir seeking formal authorization and expressing concerns about potential Iranian retaliation. U.S. President Donald Trump also reportedly refused to greenlight an attack before the elections. A separate military operation in Hebron also saw disagreements between the political leadership and the IDF.
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