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Israel's military addresses reports of chief of staff and Netanyahu disagreement over Iran strike

jpost.com — October 26, 2026 at 02:01 PM UTC

The Israeli military issued a statement Monday addressing reports of a clash between IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a potential strike on Iran, without denying the alleged disagreement. The IDF emphasized that its operational decisions are based solely on security and professional considerations, rejecting political influence. Reports from Channel 12 said Zamir blocked a directive for military action against Iran, fearing political motives ahead of Israeli elections, and requested formal authorization before proceeding. Netanyahu denied the reports late Sunday, claiming no confrontation exists and suggesting critics were obscuring Zamir's own statements about Iranian interference in elections. The military said it remains on high alert across all fronts during the sensitive election period.

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