{
  "id": 15915420,
  "title": "'Overthrow Iranian regime': Netanyahu lays out directive to IDF, Mossad at officer ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/overthrow-iranian-regime-netanyahu-lays-out-directive-to-idf-mossad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T17:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-912445"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed IDF officer cadets at a graduation ceremony, instructing the IDF, Mossad, and the defense establishment to overthrow the Iranian regime. The Iranian regime, according to Netanyahu, has not learned its lesson and is once again attempting to develop nuclear weapons. Israel has increased its preparations for potential strikes against Iran in recent weeks, with conflicting reports suggesting a planned strike on October 10, which was then postponed due to US President Donald Trump's intervention. Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to eliminate Hamas and Hezbollah, stating that Iran poses an existential threat to Israel. The IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, emphasized the importance of the newly minted officers in carrying out their duties to defeat Israel's enemies, quoting a commander of the Palmach who urged immediate action against the enemy. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran will face severe consequences if it attacks Israel, vowing that the regime will \"burn\" if it chooses to take hostile actions.",
  "summary": "Defense Minister Israel Katz, too, addressed the graduates and threatened, \"If Iran attacks Israel, Iran will burn!\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Why Netanyahu is making the Iranian regime’s overthrow a personal promise - analysis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/why-netanyahu-is-making-the-iranian-regimes-overthrow-a-personal",
        "published": "2026-10-21T17:04:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}