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Netanyahu Rejects Preemptive Iran Strike Before Oct. 27 Election

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Netanyahu opposes a pre-emptive strike on Iran before the Oct 27 election.
He warns Tehran that any missile attack will trigger a forceful Israeli response.
He says a pre-emptive strike could cause civilian casualties and damage shelters.
He fears escalation before the election could shift the agenda and aid rival Yair Eisenkot.
U.S. Gen. Dan Caine and IDF Chief Lt-Gen. Eyal Zamir discussed possible renewed fighting and election impact.

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Netanyahu opposes a pre-emptive strike on Iran before the Oct 27 election.
He warns Tehran that any missile attack will trigger a forceful Israeli response.
He says a pre-emptive strike could cause civilian casualties and damage shelters.
He fears escalation before the election could shift the agenda and aid rival Yair Eisenkot.
U.S. Gen. Dan Caine and IDF Chief Lt-Gen. Eyal Zamir discussed possible renewed fighting and election impact.