Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say
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Israel's military chief resisted pressure from the prime minister regarding a potential attack on Iran. Officials report that the prime minister pushed for a separate action in recent days. This proposed action was intended to be short of an overt strike.
Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.