{
  "id": 14458662,
  "title": "Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/netanyahu-says-he-is-not-seeking-to-attack-iran-again-before-israel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444201/netanyahu-says-he-is-not-seeking-to-attack-iran-again-before-israel-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he is not in favor of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election. He emphasized that such an action is not in their best interest and warned Iran and its proxies against attacking Israel. Netanyahu acknowledged the potential blame he would face if Iran were to fire missiles at them. He reaffirmed Israel's commitment to respond forcefully if attacked but did not provide further details on a preemptive strike after the election or his recent discussions with Washington regarding Iran.\n\nThe United States and Iran have been at war since February 28 when both nations launched attacks on each other, with Tehran responding to US-Israeli strikes with its own. Since then, Israel and Iran have not engaged in direct combat. When asked if Israel is assisting Saudi Arabia against attacks by the Yemeni Houthis, Netanyahu declined to comment, stating that he only focuses on matters within his control. He affirmed that multiple Middle Eastern countries are seeking his support due to Israel's success and accomplishments.\n\nDefence Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah against launching attacks on Israel before the election. He threatened that Hezbollah would suffer severe consequences, losing additional territories in southern Lebanon and becoming part of Israel's permanent security zone. Katz anticipated that Hezbollah would be displaced and that its stronghold in Beirut would not be spared. In response to the growing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Katz emphasized the IDF's readiness to execute a maneuver, though he refrained from elaborating further.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel’s October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel. “It is not convenient for us, it’s no good,” Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel’s Army Radio, when asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Katz threatens Hezbollah: Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/katz-threatens-hezbollah-join-irans-attack-lose-more-of-lebanon",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:53:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/netanyahu-says-he-is-not-seeking-to-attack-iran-again-before-israel-14462843",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:46:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "PM: Attack on Iran ‘not convenient’ now, but signs show Israel’s enemies preparing assault",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pm-attack-on-iran-not-convenient-now-but-signs-show-israels-enemies",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:48:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}