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Israel threatens "defensive actions" against Iran over possible electoral attacks

"It is essential that our enemies understand that the Guardian of Israel never rests," Defense Minister Israel Katz said.

Jerusalem (-), 21/10/2026.- A woman passes by an election billboard of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Hebrew slogan reading 'will not surrender' in Jerusalem, 21 October 2026. Israel will hold legislative elections on 27 October 2026. (Elecciones, Jerusalén) EFE/EPA/ABIR SULTAN — Israel will hold national elections on 27 October.

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2026/10/22 - 09:29

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2026/10/22 - 09:29

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that theIsraeli Army is "ready to take preventive and defensive action against Iran and its allies" against possible Iranian attacks in Israeli national elections.

"It is essential that our enemies understand that the Guardian of Israel never rests ; we are vigilant, determined and ready for any scenario, completely independent of any political process, "the minister said in a statement issued by his office.

Katz added thatthe Israeli army is ready to act "immediately" in the intelligence and operational fields.

This statement is framed in a context of tension between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu declared that the order he has given to the Israeli army, the Mosad, and the rest of the country's security services is "to overthrow the Iranian regime."

According to the Financial Times, Netanyahu is under strong pressure to resume his attacks on Iran, and ten days ago he prepared a plan that ultimately failed because of opposition from US President Donald Trump.