Experts say Israel vote could leave Iran attack option open
By The BriefBrief
Security experts say Benjamin Netanyahu could launch a new bombing campaign against Iran with U.S. support while serving as caretaker prime minister during coalition talks. Assessments heard at the MEAD conference in Washington said Israel has a 28-month window before Donald Trump leaves office to entrench processes underway in Iran, Gaza and Lebanon.
WHO:Security experts and assessments heard at the MEAD conference
WHAT:Security experts said Netanyahu could launch a new bombing campaign against Iran with U.S. support while serving as caretaker prime minister during coalition talks.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
WHERE:Israel
WHY:The stated opportunity is Netanyahu's ability to serve as caretaker prime minister during coalition talks; no specific reason for a new campaign was given.
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