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Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

New York Times26 October 2026, 21:44 UTCIsrael

Israel’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.

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