WorldThe GuardianNetanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election
Israeli PM Netanyahu has reportedly pressured his military to strike Iran ahead of Tuesday's elections, while also urging Trump to launch a renewed assault.
Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly clashed with his military chief and pushed Donald Trump to launch a renewed attack on Iran ahead of Tuesday's Israeli elections.
Israel's Channel 12 reported Netanyahu issued a directive that could spark an immediate confrontation with Iran, which the armed forces chief of staff reportedly asked to receive in writing.
Trump is reported to have ruled out any action until US congressional elections next week, while Netanyahu's coalition narrowly trails opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot in the polls.
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