Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning on Sunday, urging "Iran and its proxies" to avoid any actions that might disrupt upcoming elections in Israel. The move comes as Israel prepares for its first elections since 7 October 2023, potentially leading to a cabinet change. Netanyahu's warning underscores the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have been heightened by recent incidents in the region.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning on Sunday, urging "Iran…: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning on Sunday, urging "Iran and its proxies" to avoid any actions that might disrupt upcoming elections in Israel.
The move comes as Israel prepares for its first elections since 7 October 2023, potential…: The move comes as Israel prepares for its first elections since 7 October 2023, potentially leading to a cabinet change.
Netanyahu's warning underscores the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have…: Netanyahu's warning underscores the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have been heightened by recent incidents in the region.
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Netanyahu warns Iran against 'disrupting' Israeli elections
26 October 2026 00:50 GMT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a video on Sunday warning "Iran and its proxies" that they would "suffer blows out of all proportion" if they were to target Israel aiming to disrupt the upcoming elections.
"It will be a decisive strike against you," he said, adding that "intelligence" suggested that Iran was planning a disruption.
The statement comes as Israeli head to the first elections since 7 October 2023, which could oust the current cabinet.
Netanyahu published a video on Sunday warning "Iran and its proxies" that they would "suffer blows out of all proportion" if they were to target Israel aiming to disrupt the upcoming elections. https://t.co/7tdIcUYiEM
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