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Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.

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A campaign billboard in Tel Aviv depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump on Monday, the eve of Israel’s national election.
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Netanyahu pushed for Iran strike before election but Trump refused, CNN says

Network says US president instead signaled there will be joint military action soon; PM's office denies 'fake news'; reps from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey in Tehran for talks
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‘We have to finish the job’: Trump doubles down on Netanyahu support after PM’s reported request

Re-endorsement comes hours after Netanyahu shares post with AI image of nuclear blast in Tel Aviv, warning that only he can lead a war against Iran with the US president
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In ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to Iran

Channel 12 says action could lead to conflict with Tehran just before election, Zamir demanded signed documents regarding legal authorization; PM calls report 'nonsense'
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2 soldiers killed in West Bank shooting; IDF believes Palestinian gunmen planned larger attack

3 injured; shooters killed by troops after 20-minute gunfight; PM calls for destroying shooters' entire Hebron neighborhood, warns of looming 'very broad' IDF op in West Bank unlike anything since Six Day War
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