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An aerial view shows a campaign billboard featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party and US President Donald Trump, in Tel Aviv on Oct. 26, 2026, on the eve of the Israeli parliamentary elections. (Credit: Jack Guez / AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Tensions are rising in Israel just one day before the legislative elections, which are expected to be closely contested between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party and his political opponents. According to several Israeli media outlets, disagreements have emerged in recent weeks between Netanyahu and Israeli army chief of staff Gen. Eyal Zamir over a possible offensive against Tehran. According to these reports, the army fears “a miscalculation regarding Iran” and says its main priority is ensuring that the elections take place as scheduled, with nothing currently justifying urgent military intervention. The reports also describe a highly tense meeting between Zamir and Netanyahu on Sunday.Defense Minister Israel Katz, however, has denied these reports. In a post on X on Monday, he rejected claims of any “division”... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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