{
  "id": 16504024,
  "title": "Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt election, says ‘don’t test us’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/netanyahu-warns-iran-may-try-to-disrupt-election-says-dont-test-us-16504024",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T17:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372091/netanyahu-warns-iran-may-try-disrupt-election-says-dont-test-us"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran and its allies might attempt to interfere with Tuesday's Israeli elections, urging them not to \"test\" Israel. The premier, who has emphasized his security track record, claimed Iran and its proxies could launch attacks to disrupt the vote, vowing that Israel's military is prepared for both defensive and offensive actions. Netanyahu also released an AI-generated image depicting a mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv alongside a statement from a right-wing commentator labeling Iran as an existential threat. During the campaign, Netanyahu has frequently made aggressive national security statements, including directing Israel's security forces to topple Iran's clerical state and promising to \"finish the job\" with Iran's leadership. US President Donald Trump reportedly discussed the possibility of making a deal with Tehran or resuming attacks on Iran with Israeli officials during their recent phone call. With US forces, including an aircraft carrier group, moving towards the Persian Gulf, officials suggest the period between the election and the new Congress could be particularly volatile, with a negotiated deal viewed as the most likely path to resolving the conflict.",
  "summary": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran and its allies might try to disrupt Tuesday’s Israeli elections, warning the Islamic republic against any hostile acts. The premier has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, touting the war he launched against Iran in February alongside the United States and suggesting that he alone can see it through. “We have intelligence signs that…",
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        "title": "Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Do not test us' ahead of elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/netanyahu-warns-iran-do-not-test-us-ahead-of-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:16:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt election, says 'don't test us'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/netanyahu-warns-iran-may-try-to-disrupt-election-says-dont-test-us",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Netanyahu warns Iran or proxies may target Israeli elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/netanyahu-warns-iran-or-proxies-may-target-israeli-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:48:06.000Z"
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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."
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