Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) that launching a fresh military strike on Iran is "not convenient" at the present moment, clarifying Israel's operational posture following media reports regarding pre-election strategic discussions.
The clarification follows a report by Israel’s Channel 12 indicating that deliberations took place between US President Donald Trump and Israeli leadership regarding potential military action ahead of upcoming elections. Israel is scheduled to hold national Knesset elections on October 27, while the United States faces congressional midterm elections on November 4. Addressing the reports during an interview on Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), Netanyahu signaled that an immediate strike is not currently on the table.
Furthermore, Netanyahu addressed internal coalition politics, firmly rejecting demands from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for the Defense Ministry portfolio in any future government. Netanyahu affirmed that the Defense Ministry will strictly remain under his Likud Party’s domain. Meanwhile, regional military posture remains highly volatile, with Iranian armed forces reportedly maintaining high readiness and threatening swift counter-measures if preemptive military preparations by US or Israeli forces are detected.
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