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Netanyahu's Immunity at Risk; Iran Threatens Lebanon War

7/3/2026

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Netanyahu Election Threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s weakened re-election prospects could strip him of parliamentary immunity and spark corruption trials.
Iran’s security officials warned that Israel’s decision to keep troops in southern Lebanon may trigger war before October elections.
Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Israel reshaped the Middle East by eliminating regional adversary leaders.
Iran noted Hezbollah’s reduced role in February-March fighting, saying Israel’s foothold could limit northern pressure.

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Iran Influence

Iran launched a covert influence operation on social media to sway U.S. opinion and embarrass President Donald Trump’s nuclear deal.
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Israel eliminated key regional adversary leaders, reshaping the Middle East.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marked 1,000 days, urging vigilance and family care.
Experts said Iran uses X accounts proxy after Ali Khamenei’s death and Mojtaba Khamenei’s hiding.

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Katz Claims Victory

Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted Israel has eliminated Iran’s leader Ayatollah Khamenei and most of its senior leadership.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marked 1,000 days since the October 7 attack during a staff assessment on July 2, 2026.
Israel’s focus remains on Iran as all theaters stay active at varying intensity, Zamir said.
Katz claimed Israel eliminated Hamas’s October 7 leadership, Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah, Syrian forces and most Houthi leaders.

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Netanyahu Election Threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s weakened re-election prospects could strip him of parliamentary immunity and spark corruption trials.
Iran’s security officials warned that Israel’s decision to keep troops in southern Lebanon may trigger war before October elections.
Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Israel reshaped the Middle East by eliminating regional adversary leaders.
Iran noted Hezbollah’s reduced role in February-March fighting, saying Israel’s foothold could limit northern pressure.

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