Israel denies reported pre-election strike plans against Iran

Political and security developments in Israel have intensified ahead of parliamentary elections following reports of internal disagreement over military strategy. Israeli media reported a confrontation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding potential military operations involving Iran before polls open.

Defense Minister Israel Katz denied the allegations, maintaining that the government had no intention of initiating strikes against Iran prior to the vote. Meanwhile, opposition leader Yair Golan cautioned against entering a new conflict, stating that Netanyahu lacks the public trust required to conduct such operations.

In a separate security measure, Israeli officials instructed military forces to prepare for a complete closure of the West Bank following a violent incident near Hebron.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.