4 publishers · first seen Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00 UTC · updated Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:38 UTC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Gofman planned an operation against Iran before the 27 October election, but it was stopped by the US after an Israeli operative inadvertently alerted Washington, according to Channel 12. The operation was opposed by other senior security officials who feared it could lead to an escalation with Iran and disrupt the vote. Netanyahu's office denied the report, stating that an attack before the elections was not on the agenda. The report comes amid diplomatic efforts to end the war between the US and Iran, with Qatar mediating between the two sides.
The Israeli election on 27 October saw a historic turnout by Palestinian citizens of Israel, who secured seats for two Palestinian-led parties, the Joint List and Ra'am. This has put Palestinians in Israel in the position of kingmakers, potentially deciding Netanyahu's fate and normalizing binational cooperation. The election results have raised questions about how Israel defines itself and the role of Palestinian Arabs in its society.
Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.