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Netanyahu says ‘indications’ enemies will try to attack ahead of elections
He said Israel has indications of planned interference and warned that the military could respond anywhere, as security officials cited election threats.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at Tel Nof Air Force Base that Israel has indications enemies may attempt to attack before the October 27 Knesset election, stating, "Our long arm will reach you anywhere, anytime."
- Security officials had previously identified the election campaign as a "prime target for Israel's enemies" during a classified Knesset intelligence subcommittee meeting in July, citing concerns about foreign interference and physical attacks.
- Netanyahu did not identify specific adversaries or disclose the underlying intelligence supporting his warning, which came 28 days before Israelis are due to vote on October 27.
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid requested an urgent security update, while Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot questioned whether the threat was genuine or a "political maneuver" intended to influence the election.
- Netanyahu faces a tight electoral race and has issued multiple security warnings in recent weeks; critics argue the rhetoric reflects a campaign strategy to frame the election as a referendum on his security credentials.
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right28Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
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- 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right
L 24%
C 20%
R 56%
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