Israel’s Netanyahu clashes with army chief over Iran-related military action: Report

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly had an unprecedented confrontation over a proposed military operation that could trigger a war with Iran. Zamir resisted carrying out the unspecified action, requesting signed documentation from Netanyahu regarding legal authorization due to concerns it could lead to miscalculation or be exploited for political benefit ahead of Tuesday's elections.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly had an "unprecedented confrontation" over a proposed military operation that could trigger a war with Iran ahead of the elections on Tuesday. According to Israeli Channel 12 reported Sunday, Zamir has resisted carrying out the military action - that remains unspecified - and requested signed documentation from Netanyahu regarding legal authorisation for it.

Israel’s Netanyahu clashes with army chief over Iran-related military action: Report

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