Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is not seeking to launch another preemptive strike against Iran before Israel’s Oct 27 election. In an interview with Israel’s Army Radio, he says such an action is “not convenient” and “no good,” responding to questions about whether he favors a military confrontation ahead of the vote.
While rejecting calls from political rivals that he is pursuing conflict for electoral purposes, Netanyahu also issues a warning to Iran and its proxies. Sources report he cautions Tehran against attacking Israel, framing the message as a deterrent rather than an intent to act first before the election. The outlets characterise the remarks as part of Netanyahu’s election-period messaging on regional security and the risk of escalation with Iran.
