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Netanyahu denies reports of clash with Israeli army chief over Iran-linked operation ahead of election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denied reports of a clash with Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over a proposed military operation that could trigger fighting with Iran ahead of Israel’s election. Channel 12 reported on Sunday that Zamir requested a detailed discussion and signed legal authorisation from political leaders before carrying out their instructions. The broadcaster did not disclose the nature of the operation. The report cited military concerns that the political leadership could exploit tensions with Iran for electoral gain before the Oct 27 parliamentary vote. A