Severe tension between Netanyahu and Zamir in anticipation of order to attack Iran before elections

Severe tension between Netanyahu and Zamir over the possibility that Netanyahu will order an attack on Iran before the elections. Haaretz reported that the military expressed strong reservations about launching such an attack. Channel 12 reported an unprecedented confrontation between them at the Palmachim base. Trump issued a statement saying no military operation would be launched during the past night.

There is severe tension between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces over the possibility that Netanyahu will initiate offensive steps against Iran, possibly before the elections scheduled for Tuesday, according to Haaretz on Monday. The newspaper noted that the US administration expressed surprise at Netanyahu's recent statements, to the extent that US President Donald Trump issued a statement saying no military operation would be launched during the past night. Channel 12 reported yesterday that an unprecedented confrontation occurred between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir during their visit to the Air Force base at Palmachim, after Netanyahu threatened, saying, 'You will face disproportionate and harsher strikes than you imagine.' Channel 12 added that the background to this is the Iranian file and concerns among Zamir and security officials that Netanyahu and the political leadership are leading toward a scenario of miscalculation with Iran just before the elections, which could lead to dramatic and immediate escalation. The channel also indicated that there is concern within the Israeli military establishment that Netanyahu is exploiting his recent frequent visits to military bases.