TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he has instructed the IDF and the Mossad intelligence agency to work toward overthrowing the Iranian regime, sparking an unprecedented clash with top military leadership days ahead of national elections.
Speaking in an interview with Israel’s Channel 14, Netanyahu warned that Tehran resembles a “wounded scorpion” that could resort to a final sting, promising severe strikes against Israel’s enemies. He emphasized that Israel faces an opportunity to secure its future, though he offered no specific details on upcoming security moves.
The announcement coincides with reports from Israeli media of a sharp rift between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over proposed military action against Iran prior to Tuesday’s legislative vote. Reports indicate Zamir is resisting the directive and has demanded a signed, written document detailing the legal authorization for the operation. Military officials expressed worry that political leaders might trigger a swift confrontation through miscalculation or attempt to leverage the Iranian threat for political advantage. Political sources have denied the reports of internal conflict.
Tensions heightened further after Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image showing a nuclear bomb falling on Tel Aviv to warn against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The move drew criticism from Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party, who accused Netanyahu of attempting to spread panic among Israelis ahead of the vote.
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