PoliticsNetanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran ahead of election

Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition is narrowly trailing in polls before Israel’s election. He reportedly pressed the military to act against Iran and posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear cloud destroying Tel Aviv, warning voters they risked annihilation if they did not choose him. Netanyahu denied the reports, and the defence ministry said it had no intention of conducting operations against Iran.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-26 19:21Original