Netanyahu Pushed for Iran Operation Before Vote Before US Intervention
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushed for a military action in Iran before the elections, but the plan was blocked by the US following opposition from defense chiefs.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to initiate a military operation in Iran just days before the elections, according to reports. Mossad Director Roman Gofman reportedly supported the move, but other senior defense officials feared it would trigger a major escalation and potentially lead to a postponement of the vote. The plan was ultimately blocked by the United States administration after it came to light.
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the initiative, stating that Netanyahu had planned a provocation inside Iran behind the back of the chief of staff. Meanwhile, Israeli officials indicated that assessing the immediate situation requires waiting several days to clarify the stance of US President Donald Trump.
Ahead of the vote, military sources warned of the high risk of miscalculation on the Iranian front amid friction between the political and military leaderships. Officials noted that Tehran remains highly cautious after suffering previous setbacks, yet any uncalculated public statement risks sparking an unintended regional escalation.
Defense establishment figures expressed deep concern that public rhetoric surrounding Iran could be misinterpreted by Tehran as an imminent offensive intent, raising fears of a pre-emptive strike by Iran.
