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US and Israel prepare plans for new strikes on Iran: region on edge ahead of elections

Two US carrier strike groups are in the region, with a third on the way. The State Department ordered the evacuation of employees' families from Saudi Arabia, citing the Houthi threat. According to NYT and Drop Site News, the US and Israeli militaries have developed plans to resume strikes on Iran, possibly after the US midterm elections on November 3. Trump said he would not launch an attack before the election but did not rule out action after it.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
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Elections in Israel and the US May Influence the Course of the Conflict with Iran

Israel on October 27 and the US on November 3, 2026 will hold elections — the first major tests of public opinion since the conflict began in February. Netanyahu may remain acting prime minister without formal limits on his powers, while Trump retains constitutional freedom of action, although a Republican defeat in the midterms could intensify domestic pressure.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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FT: Netanyahu insists on resuming military action against Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in consultations with the United States, is pushing for a resumption of military action against Iran, the Financial Times reports citing sources. In early October he ordered the air force to prepare a strike plan, but Washington did not approve the operation: Trump, according to the newspaper, asked to avoid escalation at least until the midterm congressional elections on November 3.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Netanyahu said he discussed overthrowing the government in Iran with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that on October 18 he again discussed with US President Donald Trump the possibility of a change of power in Iran. According to him, overthrowing the regime in Tehran remains one of Israel's main goals and would lead to the cessation of Hezbollah's activities. The White House had previously denied discussing a resumption of hostilities.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Arab parties could hold decisive balance of power in Israel's election

Polls show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's 'Bloc of Change' has a clear path to a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Arab lists could win 13–14 mandates and become key to forming a coalition, though Eisenkot rules out an alliance with them. The main issues for Arab voters are toppling the government, crime and discrimination.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Israeli fighters approached Iran's border: media report a maneuver with the risk of escalation

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets with refueling aircraft flew over Syria and Iraq overnight into Tuesday, approaching Iran's border, Channel 12 reports citing American sources. The operation coincided with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth's visit to Israel. The Financial Times writes that Netanyahu earlier ordered preparations for a major offensive against Iran, which was canceled after Trump's objections.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Macron condemns 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders about the unrest in France and calls them part of election campaigns

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in Doha, criticized Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (without naming them) for their comments about the unrest of October 17, accusing them of exploiting the events for election campaigns and relying on fake AI videos. He rejected claims of a 'migrant invasion' and promised tough measures for the new protests on October 24. Trump and Netanyahu linked the unrest to migration and Islamism.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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FT: Netanyahu demands resumption of strikes on Iran, but Trump postponed plans until the Congressional elections

According to the Financial Times, Israel in early October prepared a plan for intensive strikes on Iran starting October 10, including civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities, but the operation was postponed due to the position of Donald Trump, who does not want drastic action before the midterm elections on November 3. Sources allow that the statements may be pressure on Tehran.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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A week before Israel's election, polls show a deadlock between the Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs

Polls show that neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has a majority in the Knesset. Averaging three polls by leading Israeli pollsters, Eisenkot has 52 seats — one more than Netanyahu. Right-wing channels give different figures: Channel 14 projects a one-seat lead for the Netanyahu bloc. The outcome may be decided by Arab parties, as well as external factors — tensions with Iran and Trump's support.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Netanyahu turned to a rabbi to persuade the Amcha Yisrael party leader to withdraw from the Israeli election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Yedioth Ahronoth, together with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited the Bnei David yeshiva in the settlement of Eli to convince Ofer Winter, through Rabbi Eli Sadan, to withdraw his party from the October 27 election. The opponent called this pressure and said he would run to the end.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Leaders of Israel's Arab Parties Pledge to Unite to Oust Netanyahu in October 27 Election

Leaders of three parties of the Arab 'Joint List' — Yousef Jabareen, Ahmad Tibi and Sami Abu Shehade — said at a press conference in Haifa that high Arab voter turnout in the Knesset elections on October 27, 2026 would prevent the formation of a new government by Benjamin Netanyahu. Polls show the list receiving about nine seats, but the leaders acknowledge that an alternative government will not necessarily meet their aspirations.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
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Hegset secretly met Netanyahu in Israel amid discussions of a possible resumption of war with Iran

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegset made an unannounced visit to Israel and held a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz at Ovda airbase. According to media reports, a possible resumption of large-scale military operations against Iran was discussed. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir was not invited to the meeting. The visit took place days before the October 27 elections and after Trump's public endorsement of Netanyahu.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read