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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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