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Israeli media reported on October 25, 2026, that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir are at odds over Iran, two days before Tuesday's election. France 24 reported that Zamir fears government instructions could trigger an immediate military escalation and has demanded written authorisation for them. Netanyahu denies any confrontation with Zamir. The reports came as Netanyahu warned that Iran could attack Israel to disrupt the vote, and the election is widely seen as a referendum on his leadership.