Israeli Prime Minister <b>Benjamin Netanyahu</b> and Mossad chief <b>Roman Gofman</b> sought to launch an operation against Iran just before the <b>October 27</b> election. The planned military move was abruptly halted after the United States received a tip-off to prevent any regional escalation. Senior Israeli military officials strongly opposed the proposed operation due to deep fears of escalating tensions with Iran. Reports also indicate there was a direct confrontation between <b>Benjamin Netanyahu</b> and IDF Chief of Staff <b>Eyal Zamir</b> regarding the military action. The operation was successfully prevented before taking place, according to the available reports. The matter highlights internal disagreements among top Israeli leadership concerning security actions against Iran ahead of the scheduled election date.
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