Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and its regional allies against attempting to disrupt Israel’s parliamentary election through attacks, threatening a forceful military response if such action occurs.
Netanyahu issued the warning on Sunday, October 25, in a video recorded beside an Arrow anti-ballistic missile battery, two days before Israelis were due to vote on October 27.
“We have intelligence signs that our enemies, Iran and its proxies, could challenge us with attacks in order to disrupt the elections,” Netanyahu said, adding that the Israel Defense Forces were prepared for both defensive and offensive operations.
“I warn them: Don’t test us. You will suffer disproportionate blows,” he added.
The Israeli leader did not publicly provide specific details about the intelligence behind the warning or identify a particular planned attack. His statement therefore reflects the government’s assessment of a potential threat rather than confirmation that an attack is imminent.
Netanyahu has made national security a central theme of his campaign, highlighting Israel’s confrontation with Iran and arguing that his leadership is necessary to address the country’s security challenges.
The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty over the possibility of renewed military action involving Iran, Israel and the United States. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was considering whether to pursue an agreement with Tehran or take further military action, although he ruled out a strike that day.
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Netanyahu’s remarks also come amid political debate over the use of security warnings during an election campaign. Earlier in September, opposition leader Yair Lapid called for greater clarity after Netanyahu raised concerns about possible attacks ahead of the vote.
As Israel approaches election day, the government faces the challenge of maintaining security while ensuring that the parliamentary vote proceeds without disruption. No independently confirmed evidence has been publicly presented in the reports reviewed establishing that Iran has decided to launch an attack to interfere with the election.