Hours before the election, the claim that confused Israel: Did Netanyahu plan an attack on Iran?
Minister Katz rejected the allegations that a pre-election attack on Iran was planned and that there was a crisis between the army and the government.
Quick Look
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz denied the allegations that a pre-election attack on Iran was planned and that there was a disagreement between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Zamir, and stated that there would be a harsh response to Iran's attack.
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Why It Matters
Before the general elections in Israel, allegations that there were disagreements between the army and the political leadership regarding the strategy towards Iran were reflected in the press.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, in his post on the social media platform of US-based company
Katz argued that the reports in the Israeli press about a disagreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding possible attacks against Iran were not true and stated the following:
"Reports about disagreements between the political leadership and the military over Iran are completely unfounded and unfounded."
In the news of Channel 12 television broadcasting in Israel, it was claimed that Netanyahu ordered the army to launch a new attack on Iran before the general election to be held tomorrow.
It was reported in the news that Zamir opposed the order out of concern that the instruction in question might lead to a "calculation error" and requested a document with a wet signature.
The alleged disagreement between Netanyahu and Zamir regarding Iran was described as an "unprecedented crisis".
The Financial Times newspaper also claimed that Netanyahu prepared a comprehensive attack plan targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran before the election, but US President Donald Trump opposed this plan.
Open Questions
- Is there a possible attack plan against Iran?
- What is the true extent of the alleged crisis between Netanyahu and Zamir?
