New York Times: Gadi Eizenkot Opposes Netanyahu's Proposal to Attack Islamic Republic Before Election
The New York Times reported that Netanyahu sought an attack or operation against the Islamic Republic before the election, but Israel's Chief of Staff opposed the proposal.
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The New York Times wrote that Benjamin Netanyahu in recent days wanted an operation against the Islamic Republic that could strengthen his political position; this could have been an overt attack or covert operation. Gadi Eizenkot, Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, opposed this move and, due to concerns over miscalculations with the Islamic Republic, delayed it. (Sources: DW Persian, Ynet Hebrew)