Rivals skeptical as Netanyahu warns of ‘attack’ against Israel before Oct. 27 election

Published September 29, 2026 12:57pm ET | Updated September 29, 2026 12:57pm ET



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a cryptic video on Tuesday warning of an “attack” planned before the national election, raising questions and accusations from his political rivals.

The video, shot on the premises of Tel Nof Air Force Base, featured the premier speaking directly into the camera as he warned Israel’s “enemies” not to go through with an unspecified attack believed to be planned ahead of the Knesset election on Oct. 27.

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