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Opponents accuse Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Iran before Israel's election

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Israel's defence minister denied reports of a rift between Prime Minister Netanyahu and the army regarding Iran before the October 26 election. Netanyahu campaigned heavily on his security credentials, insisting only he can 'finish the job' in the US-Israeli war on Iran. His main rival, ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot, accused him of playing up the Iran threat when it suits him politically. Evidence is limited to a single denial from the defence minister prior to the vote.

Key points

• Israel's defence minister denied reports of a rift between PM Netanyahu and the army over Iran before the October 26 election.
• Netanyahu campaigned heavily on his security credentials, insisting only he can 'finish the job' in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Context

Netanyahu has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, insisting only he can 'finish the job' in the US-Israeli war on Iran. His main rival, ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot, has accused him of playing up the Iran threat when it suits him politically. Evidence is limited to a single denial from the defence minister prior to the vote.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single denial from the defence minister prior to the vote. No specific dates, numbers, or causal claims are supported beyond the reported denial and campaign rhetoric.

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