{
  "id": 16066105,
  "title": "WATCH: Fueled by a life's mission, Netanyahu asks Israelis for time to 'finish the job' in Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/watch-fueled-by-a-lifes-mission-netanyahu-asks-israelis-for-time-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912495"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At 2:14 a.m., aged 77, Benjamin Netanyahu was a bundle of energy. He wanted to know if his staff were tired, but they admitted they were more so. A birthday celebration had been organized with chocolates and treats for the prime minister. The birthday man had a clear purpose and spoke of defeating Iran's nuclear program and forging peace treaties. His partnership with US President Donald Trump was central to his campaign. Iran was viewed as a threat, and Netanyahu threatened military action if Iran interfered with the election. Despite acknowledging Iran's capabilities, he argued that his government's actions had weakened their position. Netanyahu's election would require finishing work beyond the election, extending far beyond military strikes.",
  "summary": "Netanyahu to 'Post': I want five more terms • 'I'll form gov't with current coalition partners; Eisenkot ruled me out' • Trump's support 'surprised' PM, Israel must capitalize before tide turns in US",
  "key_points": [
    "Benjamin Netanyahu, aged 77, delivered a speech at 2:14 a.m.",
    "Netanyahu emphasized defeating Iran's nuclear program and forging peace treaties.",
    "He threatened military action against Iran if it interfered with the election."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/16066105.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Netanyahu says Iran developing ‘weapons of death,’ orders IDF, Mossad to topple regime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/netanyahu-says-iran-developing-weapons-of-death-orders-idf-mossad-to",
        "published": "2026-10-21T15:21:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}