Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Attacks Ahead of Israeli Election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened on Sunday to launch powerful strikes against Iran and its proxies if they attacked Israel in an effort to disrupt Tuesday’s parliamentary election.

The warning came two days before voters were due to cast their ballots in the Knesset election, placing security threats at the centre of his message ahead of the vote.

Netanyahu’s threat extended to both Iran and groups acting on its behalf, linking any Israeli response to attacks aimed at interfering with the election.

His remarks were framed as a warning of retaliation if such attacks occurred, rather than an announcement that strikes had been launched.