Israel defense minister denies reported Netanyahu-army rift
By The BriefBrief
Israel's defense minister denied on Monday reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military over Iran, as the country entered the final hours of its election season. Netanyahu's rival Gadi Eisenkot accused him of playing up the Iran threat for political advantage and failing to achieve his war goals.
WHO:Israel's defense minister
WHAT:Denied reports of a rift between Netanyahu and the Israeli military over Iran.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Israel
WHY:The denial responded to reports of a clash between Netanyahu and the military over Iran ahead of the election.
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