Times of Israel on Nov. 6, citing Channel 12, reported Prime Minister Netanyahu
and close aides — including Mossad chief Gofman — allegedly plotted a secret
operation against Iran timed for the eve of Israel’s Oct. 27 election. Senior
Israeli security officials reportedly opposed the plan over escalation and the
risk of disrupting the vote, but the operation reportedly advanced until a
security officer’s error alerted the US; Washington then intervened to stop it.
The Prime Minister’s Office denied the report, saying Netanyahu had clarified
there was no plan to strike before the election.
