Netanyahu: Israel's Enemies May Attack in the Run up to the Election, 'Don't Mess with Us'
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Tel Nof Air Force Base, warning that "there are signs that leading up to the elections, our enemies will try to attack us."
- Netanyahu's remarks came 28 days before the Oct. 27 Knesset election, following a Cabinet meeting three weeks ago where he declared, "Israel is stronger than ever, our enemies are weaker than ever."
- Addressing the situation with Iran, the prime minister stated the regime is "faltering" and "fighting for its life," while noting Iran is currently refraining from attacking Israel.
- Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot responded later Tuesday, emphasizing, "It is strictly forbidden to mix Israel's security with the election system," while demanding verification from opposition leader Yair Lapid.
- From Tel Nof Air Force Base, Netanyahu sent a message to adversaries: "Our long arm will reach you anywhere and at any time," signaling the nation's resolve.
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Netanyahu says 'enemies' planning attacks ahead of Israel's upcoming election
Netanyahu's remarks come after a series of recent IDF killings of Hamas commanders and operatives involved in holding Israeli hostages captive. Eisenkot responded by saying that 'Israel's security must not be mixed with the election campaign'
Israel's enemies may be trying to carry out attacks before elections scheduled for late October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, saying there were some indications but giving no details.
Netanyahu: Israel's enemies may attack in the run up to the election, 'don't mess with us'
Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot called on the prime minister to brief opposition head Yair Lapid on the matter, "to ensure it is a genuine threat, rather than a political maneuver."
Netanyahu: ‘There are signs our enemies will try to attack us ahead of election’
Speaking at Tel Nof Airbase 28 days before Israel’s Oct. 27 election, the prime minister warned Israel’s adversaries: ‘Don’t mess with us, not now and not ever; our long arm will reach you anywhere, at any time’
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