Netanyahu warns of 'second Holocaust' if Israelis vote him out

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv on Sunday, warning voters two days before elections that choosing any other candidate could expose Israelis to a "second Holocaust." The post, shared from right-wing activist Yuval Bloomberg, claims Iran poses a "real and tangible existential threat" and argues only Netanyahu can address it. It also suggests a limited window exists to confront Iran while US President Donald Trump remains in office. Opposition leaders strongly condemned the message. Gadi Eisenkot called Netanyahu "hysterical," while Yair Golan and Naftali Bennett accused him of spreading panic and lies. Critics note the warning contradicts Netanyahu's own claims that Israel and the US destroyed Iran's nuclear program in 2025-2026 conflicts.