# Why Netanyahu unveiled a new national security doctrine before the election

https://mins.news/en/item/110483

- CGTN, 2026-10-19 13:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-19/Why-Netanyahu-unveils-new-national-security-doctrine-before-election-1RnhZRj31Is/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a doctrine shifting Israel toward preemptive action days before the October 27 parliamentary election. Donald Trump voiced support for Netanyahu’s reelection. Analysts said the timing serves domestic political aims and that making preemption a standing principle could lower the threshold for Israeli military action and heighten regional tensions, including the risk of unilateral action against Iran.

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