Netanyahu's office denied he is pressuring Trump to attack Iran before Israel's October 27 elections. This latest reporting follows a separate claim by Maariv that Washington had urged Israel to strike alone to protect Trump from political risks before the November midterm elections, a demand that U.S. and Israeli officials denied making. While IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that renewed hostilities could force a postponement of the Israeli vote, recent aerial activity has been reported as Israeli jets circle southern Syria.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Urges Netanyahu to Prepare Joint Offensive on Iran Nuclear Sites
War7 days ago
Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump are discussing a large-scale offensive against Tehran's military and atomic infrastructure in the lead-up to upcoming elections. According to Channel 12, the leaders considered a coordinated strike on nuclear and military facilities over the past two weeks, and Trump reportedly encouraged Netanyahu to prepare for the operation without making a formal commitment, though he later became less enthusiastic about the plan.
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