Report: PM, Mossad chief planned Iran op on eve of Israeli election, which was thwarted after US accidentally tipped off

Times of Israel6 November 2026, 23:59 UTCIsrael

Israeli TV claims unspecified operation wasn't backed by other senior officials in security establishment due to concerns it could spark a major escalation, lead to postponement of voting

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