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Netanyahu Warns Enemies Could Strike Before Elections

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC · How we work

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US Deal Fuels Iran

Former Israeli national security council head Meir Ben-Shabbat warned Iran could launch a direct attack on Israel amid rising pressure.
The summary stresses that a U.S. agreement with Iran would financially sustain Tehran and could reshape Israel’s strategic options.
Israeli officials said no intelligence shows an imminent Iranian attack while Israel stays on alert.
Benjamin Netanyahu warned enemies could attack before elections during a Tel Nof Air Base briefing.

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Election Timing Alarm

Former Israeli national security council head Meir Ben-Shabbat warned Iran could launch a direct attack on Israel.
Coverage argues Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s election-timed warnings risk unnecessarily alarming the broad public.
Netanyahu posted a video beside a fighter jet, warning unnamed enemies could strike before Oct 7.
Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of propaganda, warned of panic, citing a poll showing Likud trailing.

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US Deal Fuels Iran

Former Israeli national security council head Meir Ben-Shabbat warned Iran could launch a direct attack on Israel amid rising pressure.
The summary stresses that a U.S. agreement with Iran would financially sustain Tehran and could reshape Israel’s strategic options.
Israeli officials said no intelligence shows an imminent Iranian attack while Israel stays on alert.
Benjamin Netanyahu warned enemies could attack before elections during a Tel Nof Air Base briefing.

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