# Report: IDF chief pushes back on Netanyahu's order

https://mins.news/en/item/115095

- France 24, 2026-10-25 23:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261025-report-idf-pushes-back-on-netanyahu-s-order

> Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir disagree over Iran, two days before the election. Zamir reportedly fears government instructions could prompt an immediate military escalation and has demanded written authorisation. Netanyahu denies a confrontation and warns Iran could attack Israel to disrupt Tuesday's vote.

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