Netanyahu Warns of Possible Attack on Israel Ahead of Elections
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has indications that its enemies may attempt to attack the country ahead of the upcoming election. He made the statement during a visit to the Israel Air Force’s Tel Nof airbase.
“We have indications that, ahead of the elections, our enemies will try to attack us. From here, from the Air Force base, from Israel’s long arm, I send you a message: don’t mess with us — not now and not ever. Our long arm will reach you anywhere and at any time,” Netanyahu said.
Netanyahu did not specify which “enemies” he was referring to, identify the source of the information or provide details about the nature of a possible attack. Israeli media reported that the statement came 28 days before the Knesset election, which is scheduled for October 27.
Following the statement, opposition leader Yair Lapid requested an urgent security briefing. The meeting was later held. The prime minister’s office said warnings about possible attacks from several directions had been presented in detail, without providing further information publicly.
At the same time, Israeli media reported, citing security sources, that there were no signs of an imminent attack and that the military alert level had not been raised. An Israeli source also described a possible missile strike by Iran as an option rather than an immediate threat.
During his remarks at the airbase, Netanyahu also said Israel was facing significant pressure to give up what he described as achievements already secured. He said he would not allow that to happen.
The statement comes as Israel approaches its October 27 parliamentary election. However, publicly available information does not specify the source of the reported warning, the potential attackers or the nature of any possible operation.
Netanyahu did not specify which “enemies” he was referring to, identify the source of the information or provide details about the nature of a possible attack. Israeli media reported that the statement came 28 days before the Knesset election, which is scheduled for October 27.
Following the statement, opposition leader Yair Lapid requested an urgent security briefing. The meeting was later held. The prime minister’s office said warnings about possible attacks from several directions had been presented in detail, without providing further information publicly.
At the same time, Israeli media reported, citing security sources, that there were no signs of an imminent attack and that the military alert level had not been raised. An Israeli source also described a possible missile strike by Iran as an option rather than an immediate threat.
During his remarks at the airbase, Netanyahu also said Israel was facing significant pressure to give up what he described as achievements already secured. He said he would not allow that to happen.
The statement comes as Israel approaches its October 27 parliamentary election. However, publicly available information does not specify the source of the reported warning, the potential attackers or the nature of any possible operation.
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