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

https://mins.news/en/video/115148

- France 24 English, 2026-10-25 23:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIU6bD31jac

> Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir are at odds over Iran two days before the election. Zamir reportedly fears government instructions could trigger 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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