https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-reportedly-pressured-military-to-attack-iran-in-run-up-to-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-reportedly-pressured-military-to-attack-iran-in-run-up-to-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-reportedly-pressured-military-to-attack-iran-in-run-up-to-election#u164199Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:57 +0000Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressured the military to launch an attack against Iran in the run-up to a national election. Reports indicate an unprecedented confrontation occurred as IDF Chief Zamir resisted the prime minister's military directives concerning Iran. Netanyahu and Katz denied plans to dismiss IDF Chief Zamir ahead of the vote. Netanyahu's far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls as voters head to the polls for the first national vote since the October 7 Hamas attack.Why it mattersThe dispute between political leadership and the defense establishment un