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Netanyahu warns Iran could try to disrupt Israel’s election

Netanyahu warns Iran could try to disrupt Israel’s election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran against hostile acts ahead of Israel’s election.

He said intelligence suggested Iran and its allies might attack to disrupt the vote.

The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct.

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Netanyahu has made national security a central theme of his campaign, pointing to the war against Iran that he launched alongside the United States in February.

He said Israel’s military is ready to defend and attack if needed.

The election is due to take place next, but Netanyahu gave no details of a specific threat or planned response.

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