By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Benyamin Netanyahu’s rival, Gadi Eisenkot, accuses him of exaggerating the Iranian threat for electoral purposes and failing to achieve his war aims. Israel’s defence minister denied a rift between the prime minister and the army over Iran, France 24 reports.
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After shootings near Hebron, Netanyahu announces a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, and Israel demolishes buildings.
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26 OctEisenkot threatens Netanyahu’s electoral majority
26 OctIsraelis vote on whether Netanyahu should remain in powerIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran and its allies could seek to disrupt Israel’s parliamentary elections and threatens Tehran with reprisals. He referred to intelligence about a possible attack, while Channel 12 reports that the army chief is calling for an in-depth discussion of military options, according to Seneweb.
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Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of staff of the Israeli army and leader of the centrist Yashar party, has become Benjamin Netanyahu’s main electoral rival. On the eve of the 27 October vote, polls suggest that the Likud coalition and its far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies may fail to win a majority, the BBC reports.
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Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly requested written authorisation before carrying out Benjamin Netanyahu’s instructions concerning Iran, fearing an immediate military escalation. The prime minister denies any disagreement, according to Israeli media, as Israel’s election is due to take place on Tuesday.
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Donald Trump is urging Israeli voters to return Benjamin Netanyahu to the post of prime minister in the 27 October legislative election. The US president highlights their cooperation and describes Netanyahu as a combative leader in a message posted on his social media network, according to Vanguard.
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Israeli strike kills three people in GazaAn Israeli strike on Gaza’s Islamic University killed three people and wounded eight students, according to Palestinian sources and AFP. The Israeli army says it targeted a Hamas member, while Palestinian health authorities put the war toll at 74,544 dead and 175,692 wounded.The week in Africa
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