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Netanyahu Confirms Israel Plans Military Strike on Iran Before November 5 U.S. Elections

Oct 16, 2024, 11:57 AM

Israel is planning to carry out a military strike on Iran before the U.S. elections on November 5, according to reports from the Washington Post and other sources. The decision is motivated by a desire to avoid being perceived as weak by Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that the strike will target military facilities while avoiding nuclear and oil sites. Netanyahu confirms that this action is part of a series of responses to recent provocations from Iran, including an October 1 missile strike.