PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldNetanyahu Pushed for Iran Attack Before Israeli Election: Report
Ahead of Israel's first election after the October 7, 2023 attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressured the military to launch an airstrike on Iran. Military Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir resisted, fearing it could trigger war and disrupt elections. Netanyahu later sought a less overt action against Iran, causing tensions with the armed forces leadership.
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