Ahead of the Israel election on October 27, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran and its allies could attempt attacks to disrupt the vote. He said Israel’s military was ready for defensive and offensive operations.
Key Takeaways
- Netanyahu said there were intelligence signs of a possible attempt to disrupt Tuesday’s vote.
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of seeking an escalation to postpone the election.
Israel election warning
In a video released by his office on Sunday, October 25, Netanyahu said Iran and its proxies “could challenge us with attacks in order to disrupt the elections.” He warned that hostile acts would bring “disproportionate blows.”
Netanyahu has emphasized his security credentials during the campaign, pointing to the war against Iran that Israel launched alongside the United States in February.
Dispute over Iran policy
Netanyahu dismissed allegations of a confrontation with army chief Eyal Zamir over an unspecified directive in the war, calling them “nothing but rubbish” in a television appearance.
Lapid accused Netanyahu of seeking an escalation with Iran to delay the election. Netanyahu had said on October 21 that he had directed Israel’s security forces to topple Iran’s clerical state.
Next milestone
The Israeli election is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27.
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