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Report: Israeli PM, Mossad Chief Planned Iran Strike Leaked to US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad Director Roman Gofman allegedly planned an operation against Iran before the October 27 elections, but the plan was leaked to the US by mistake, according to Israeli Channel 12. The Prime Minister's office denied the report.
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What happened
- 01Israeli PM and Mossad chief allegedly planned Iran strike before elections, leaked to US.
- 02Prime Minister's office denies report of planned Iran operation before elections.
- 03Other security officials opposed the alleged Iran strike due to escalation fears.
- 04Reports suggest disputes between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir over military actions.
- 05Netanyahu previously stated he ordered IDF and Mossad to overthrow Iran's regime.
- 06Alleged plan surfaced amid US-Iran diplomatic negotiations and Trump's comments on Iran.
This follows earlier reports of disputes between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over potential military actions against Iran. The alleged plan and disputes occurred amid US-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
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