Government leadersNuclear installations

Netanyahu denies reports he will fire chief of staff

Middle East Eye26 October 2026, 20:21 UTCIsrael

Netanyahu denies reports he will fire chief of staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied on Monday reports circulating in Israeli media regarding firing the Israeli military chief, Eyal Zamir. "Another piece of fake news on panic channels 12 and 13 on the eve of the elections: I have no intention of firing the Chief of Staff, and we will continue working together for Israel's security," Netanyahu said in a post on X. "I do intend to permanently remove the Iranian nuclear threat. I will do so together with my friend President Trump," he a

Read the full story at Middle East Eye Open in the live monitor

On the map

Benjamin NetanyahuGovernment leadersIsrael26 October 2026, 16:19 UTC

Related discussion groups

No group discusses this yet. Start a discussion group and attach this story.

More news about Israel

Breaking down how Israel's elections work as Netanyahu faces opposition threatCBS News26 October 2026, 22:16 UTCIsraelGovernment leadersOn Tuesday, Israel will hold its first parliamentary elections since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel has been on a war footing ever since. This election is in part a referendum...
Élections en Israël : Netanyahou ou Eisenkot ?France 24 (fr)26 October 2026, 22:15 UTCIsraelA la veille des élections législatives en Israël, on s’interroge sur les deux protagonistes de ce scrutin, l’indéboulonnable Benyamin Netanyahou et l’ancien chef d’état-major, Gadi Eis...
Israel quietly spending over $1b on rebuilding the Gaza border fence that failed on October 7Haaretz26 October 2026, 21:53 UTCIsraelWar activityThe investment is far from an obvious choice, given that IDF soldiers are stationed nearby along the Yellow Line in the IDF-occupied part of the Gaza Strip. As one source put it, 'yet another examp...
Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials SayNew York Times26 October 2026, 21:44 UTCIsraelGovernment leadersIsrael’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.
Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal votePBS NewsHour26 October 2026, 21:44 UTCIsraelTens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for this month's election. That's according to AID Coalition, a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on strengthening Israel's democracy.
‘We left with heavy hearts’: Israel’s assault displaces thousands in HebronMiddle East Eye26 October 2026, 21:34 UTCIsraelAttacks‘We left with heavy hearts’: Israel’s assault displaces thousands in Hebron Less than two weeks before her wedding, Mayar Amrish sat with her family in the spacious courtyard of their home, making...
Intel to acquire Israeli quantum computing startup Classiq in $2.3 billion dealHaaretz26 October 2026, 21:33 UTCIsraelThe deal marks the largest acquisition to date in the global quantum computing industry and Intel's first major acquisition in four years. Classiq's software aims to help build quantum computing ap...
Israel vota bajo la sombra de las guerras y pone a prueba el liderazgo y el futuro judicial del premier NetanyahuClarín26 October 2026, 21:30 UTCIsraelGovernment leaders

More on Government leaders

James Comey faces potential prosecution again from Trump adminGlobal News26 October 2026, 22:22 UTCGovernment leadersThe Justice Department said it had filed what's known as a criminal information to extend the 10-year statute of limitations for bringing a case.
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Oct. 27)Yonhap English26 October 2026, 22:16 UTCPeople's Republic of ChinaGovernment leadersNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un's surprise day trip to the Chinese border city o...
VÍDEO: Trump asegura que no tomó partido en las elecciones de Brasil y denuncia "fraude" y la "extraña" prórrogaInfobae Americas26 October 2026, 22:15 UTCBrazilGovernment leaders
El Paris Saint Germain repite como el mejor equipo del mundoInfobae Americas26 October 2026, 22:15 UTCFranceGovernment leaders
La Administración Trump intenta procesar por tercera vez al exdirector del FBI James ComeyInfobae Americas26 October 2026, 22:15 UTCGovernment leaders
DOJ trying to charge Trump-foe James Comey for third time, records showCBS News26 October 2026, 22:14 UTCGovernment leadersThe Justice Department is working to bring a third criminal case against former FBI director James Comey, court records show. He said, "I'm still innocent. I'm still not afraid of these people and...