Netanyahu will convene IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and the heads of Mossad and Shin Bet on Thursday evening to discuss the revival of Tehran's nuclear program. This follows five consecutive days of Iranian IRGC ballistic missile tests and assessments that Iran has rebuilt its capacity to roughly 400 active launchers. While Netanyahu stated Israel is not currently seeking its own preemptive strike before the Oct 27 election, he warned an Iranian attack would be the "mistake of its life" and trigger unprecedented retaliation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Braces for Preemptive Iran Attack After 'Extreme' Military Moves
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President Donald Trump is weighing the timing of a strike on Tehran after receiving a security briefing from Benjamin Netanyahu on new Iranian troop movements. Western intelligence has detected "extreme military movements" inside Iran, leading Israel to believe a preemptive attack may be imminent and prompting the immediate repositioning of David’s Sling, THAAD, and Iron Dome air defense batteries. Israeli officials are advocating for any renewed offensive to specifically target Iran's energy infrastructure, missile arsenals, and nuclear facilities.
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