Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

NYT World Monday 26 October 2026, 21:44 UTC By David M. Halbfinger, Ronen Bergman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman 1 min read

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