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On October 14, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a radio interview that he opposes a preemptive military strike against Iran before Israel’s upcoming election on October 27. He warned Tehran and its allies not to attack Israel but cautioned that the country would respond forcefully if provoked. Defence Minister Israel Katz also issued a stern warning to Hezbollah in Lebanon, threatening retaliation for any attacks before or after the election.

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On October 14, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he does not favor a preemptive strike against Iran before the upcoming election on October 27. Speaking to Israel’s Army Radio, Netanyahu clarified that while such an action would be inconvenient and undesirable, Israel would respond forcefully if attacked by Iran or its proxies like Hezbollah. He also warned Hezbollah against attacking Israel, asserting they would suffer severe consequences. Since February 28, when the U.S., Israel, and Iran entered a state of war following mutual strikes, there has been no direct conflict between Israel and Iran since June. Netanyahu declined to comment on whether Israel is supporting Saudi Arabia in its conflicts with Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are aligned with Iran.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel’s October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel. asserted

he → say → Israel

“It is not convenient for us, it’s no good,” Mr. Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel’s Army Radio, when asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike and allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election. asserted

he → ’ → election

“Even if Iran fires missiles at us they will blame me,” Mr. Netanyahu said, though he also repeated his previous warnings to Iran, saying Israel would respond forcefully if attacked. asserted

Israel → fire → Iran

He would not elaborate on the possibility of a preemptive strike after the election or about his recent discussions with Washington about Iran. asserted

He → elaborate → Iran

The United States and Iran have been at war since February 28 when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states. asserted

Tehran → attack → Israel

Israel and Iran have not traded fire since June. asserted

Israel → trade → June

“Asked whether Israel was assisting Saudi Arabia against attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthis,” Mr. Netanyahu said: “I don’t get into those matters. asserted

I → ask → matters

I can only tell you that many countries in the Middle East are turning to us following our massive success and tremendous achievements.” asserted

countries → tell → success

Saudi Arabia has faced widening Houthi strikes over the past week, including an attack on Riyadh airport on Saturday (October 12) that killed 13 people. asserted

that → face → people

Mr. Netanyahu said that Iran’s proxies were also looking to launch attacks on Israel before the election. asserted

proxies → say → election

Defence Minister Israel Katz, speaking from the self-declared security zone Israeli forces are occupying in southern Lebanon, warned Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah against attacking Israel. “Hezbollah will suffer a severe blow and lose additional territories in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani regions, which will become part of Israel’s permanent security zone. asserted

which → speak → zone

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) is prepared to carry out the manoeuvre,” Mr. Katz said. asserted

Katz → prepare → manoeuvre

Mr. Katz said that a million Shi’ites would be displaced and that Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut would not be spared. asserted

stronghold → say → Beirut

Israel launched air strikes and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon this year in parallel with the war in Iran, after Hezbollah fired into Israel in revenge for the attacks against Tehran. asserted

Hezbollah → launch → Tehran

Hundreds of thousands of people from Lebanon’s Shi’ite Muslim community, from which Hezbollah draws its support, were uprooted by the fighting. asserted

Hezbollah → draw → fighting

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