Netanyahu and Israel’s army chief reportedly clash over secret operation amid Iran tensions2026-10-26Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir clashed over an undisclosed operation, with Zamir seeking further consultations and written authorization before acting.A military source cited by Channel 12 warned the operation could trigger a rapid confrontation with Iran; its target and details remain undisclosed, and no fresh strike has been independently confirmed.Netanyahu denied there had been a disagreement with Zamir, dismissing the allegations as “nonsense” in an interview with Channel 14.Netanyahu separately said he had instructed the IDF and Mossad to pursue the overthrow of Iran’s government, but no confirmed link was established to the operation in Channel 12’s report.Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel had no intention of attacking Iran before the election and described reports of disagreements with the military as false, according to TASS.Opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman asked Israel’s attorney general to investigate Netanyahu for alleged treason, according to Republika Online.Netanyahu faces pushback from army chief over Iran-linked military operation as Israel heads to polls: Report (The Statesman)IDF fears Iran confrontation could be used to influence Israeli elections - report (i24NEWS)55 מילים שאמרו את המובן מאליו - ושאלה אחת גדולה שנותרה ללא מענה (KAN News)Ngotot Serang Iran Jelang Pemilu, Netanyahu Digugat Pasal Pengkhianatan (Republika Online)Israel has no plans to attack Iran before elections — Israeli defense minister (TASS)