WorldFrance 24Netanyahu, rivals trade attacks over Iran as clock counts down to Israel vote
Israeli PM Netanyahu is campaigning hard on the Iran threat ahead of Tuesday's election, while rivals accuse him of politicising security for electoral gain.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up his campaign to remain in power on Monday with a claim that Israel faced potential annihilation at the hands of Iran should his election rivals prevail.
Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up his election campaign warning that Israel faces potential annihilation from Iran if his rivals win Tuesday's vote.
Reports emerged of a clash between Netanyahu and army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir over an unspecified new directive on Iran, which Netanyahu dismissed as rubbish.
Opposition figures including former defence minister Avigdor Lieberman have asked Israel's attorney general to investigate Netanyahu over the allegations.
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