Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he has no plans to go for a preemptive strike against Iran before the October 27 elections in the country but strictly warned Tehran and its proxies against ‌striking Israel. Israel and Iran have not traded fire since June.&nbsp;“It is not convenient for us, it’s no good,” Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel’s Army Radio when asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike and allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election.&nbsp;“They will blame me even if Iran fires missiles at us,” Netanyahu said, but he again warned Iran, ⁠saying Israel would respond forcefully if attacked.&nbsp;Netanyahu did not elaborate on the possibility of a preemptive strike after the election. He also did not share details of his recent discussions with Washington about Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rise-up-young-patriots-american-singer-mary-millben-says-us-donors-funding-cjp-backs-modi-govt-1791978203856">‘Rise up, young patriots!’: American singer Mary Millben says US donors funding CJP, backs Modi govt</a>&nbsp;The United States and Iran have been at war since February 28, when the US and Israel attacked Iran, and Tehran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states.&nbsp;<h2>‘Many countries in the Middle East are turning to us following…’</h2>&nbsp;On being asked whether Israel was assisting Saudi Arabia against attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, Netanyahu said, “I can only tell you that many countries in the Middle East are turning to us following our massive ‌success ⁠and tremendous achievements.”Saudi Arabia is witnessing escalation in Houthi strikes over the past week, including an attack on Riyadh airport on Saturday that killed 13 people.Netanyahu said Iran’s proxies were also looking to launch attacks on Israel before the election.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-not-a-middle-power-but-a-power-in-the-middle-says-eam-jaishankar-cites-pm-modi-s-definition-1791974178456">India not a ‘middle power’ but a power in the middle, says EAM Jaishankar, cites PM Modi’s definition</a><h2>Defence Minister Katz warns ⁠Hezbollah against attacking Israel</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iran-backed Lebanese group ⁠Hezbollah against attacking Israel.“Hezbollah will suffer a severe blow and lose additional territories in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani regions, which will become part of Israel’s permanent security zone,” he said.Katz added that a million Shi’ites would be displaced and that Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut would not be spared.Israel launched air strikes and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon this year ⁠in parallel with the war in Iran, after Hezbollah fired into Israel in revenge for the attacks against Tehran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election and said he has no plans to go for a preemptive strike against Iran before the October 27 elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he has no plans to go for a preemptive strike against Iran before the October 27 elections in the country but strictly warned Tehran and its proxies against ‌striking Israel. Israel and Iran have not traded fire since June. “It is not convenient for us, it’s no good,” Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel’s Army Radio when asked about the possibility of a preemptive strike and allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election. “They will blame me even if Iran fires missiles at us,” Netanyahu said, but he again warned Iran, ⁠saying Israel would respond forcefully if attacked. Netanyahu did not elaborate on the possibility of a preemptive strike after the election. He also did not share details of his recent discussions with Washington about Iran. Also Read: ‘Rise up, young patriots!’: American singer Mary Millben says US donors funding CJP, backs Modi govt The United States and Iran have been at war since February 28, when the US and Israel attacked Iran, and Tehran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states. ‘Many countries in the Middle East are turning to us following…’ On being asked whether Israel was assisting Saudi Arabia against attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, Netanyahu said, “I can only tell you that many countries in the Middle East are turning to us following our massive ‌success ⁠and tremendous achievements.” Saudi Arabia is witnessing escalation in Houthi strikes over the past week, including an attack on Riyadh airport on Saturday that killed 13 people. Netanyahu said Iran’s proxies were also looking to launch attacks on Israel before the election. Also Read: India not a ‘middle power’ but a power in the middle, says EAM Jaishankar, cites PM Modi’s definition Defence Minister Katz warns ⁠Hezbollah against attacking Israel Meanwhile, Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iran-backed Lebanese group ⁠Hezbollah against attacking Israel. “Hezbollah will suffer a severe blow and lose additional territories in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani regions, which will become part of Israel’s permanent security zone,” he said. Katz added that a million Shi’ites would be displaced and that Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut would not be spared. Israel launched air strikes and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon this year ⁠in parallel with the war in Iran, after Hezbollah fired into Israel in revenge for the attacks against Tehran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations by his political rivals that he was seeking a military confrontation ahead of the election and said he has no plans to go for a preemptive strike against Iran before the October 27 elections.

‘Not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel elections,’ says Benjamin Netanyahu

A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy".

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Grossi, who was on a two-day visit to Iran, after meetings with Iranian officials, said in a press conference on Saturday that any military attack on a nuclear facility is an outlaw.&nbsp;

While denouncing Grossi's remarks, Israel, Iran's regional archrival, asserted that the country is "permitted" to defend itself.&nbsp;Speaking with his cabinet in televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated, "Rafael Grossi is a worthy person who made an unworthy remark."&nbsp;

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"Outside what law? Is it permissible for Iran, which openly calls for our destruction, to organise the tools of slaughter for our destruction? Are we forbidden from defending ourselves? We are obviously permitted to do this."

Tel Aviv has been calling out Europe and the United States for a firm stance against Iran in view of its nuclear programme advances.

Israel was also accused of launching attacks on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. A power failure occurred at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment site in April 2021 following an explosion at the facility. Iranian officials at the time blamed Israel for it.&nbsp;

Tehran also accused Israel of killing its top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a remote-controlled weapon.&nbsp;Rafael Grossi was in Iran for a two-day visit to hold discussions in an effort to persuade the nation to assist with an investigation into uranium traces discovered at undeclared sites.

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“I think any attack, any military attack on a nuclear facility is outlaw, is out of the normative structures that we all abide by," Grossi had said on Saturday.&nbsp;

“We certainly hope that we are going to be able to protect the nuclear power plant which is under threat now, which is [Ukraine’s] Zaporizhzhia,” Grossi said. “But this is valid and applicable to every nuclear facility in the world.”

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According to a classified IAEA assessment obtained by AFP this week, uranium particles up to 83.7 per cent enriched — just under the 90% needed to create an atomic bomb — had been found at Iran's subterranean Fordo site around 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of the capital.

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A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy".

A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy". International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Grossi, who was on a two-day visit to Iran, after meetings with Iranian officials, said in a press conference on Saturday that any military attack on a nuclear facility is an outlaw. While denouncing Grossi's remarks, Israel, Iran's regional archrival, asserted that the country is "permitted" to defend itself. Speaking with his cabinet in televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated, "Rafael Grossi is a worthy person who made an unworthy remark." Also Read | Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo praises India's leadership at G20, highlights impact of Ukraine conflict "Outside what law? Is it permissible for Iran, which openly calls for our destruction, to organise the tools of slaughter for our destruction? Are we forbidden from defending ourselves? We are obviously permitted to do this." Tel Aviv has been calling out Europe and the United States for a firm stance against Iran in view of its nuclear programme advances. Israel was also accused of launching attacks on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. A power failure occurred at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment site in April 2021 following an explosion at the facility. Iranian officials at the time blamed Israel for it. Tehran also accused Israel of killing its top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a remote-controlled weapon. Rafael Grossi was in Iran for a two-day visit to hold discussions in an effort to persuade the nation to assist with an investigation into uranium traces discovered at undeclared sites. Also Read | South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor sees India's G20 leadership as opportunity for Global South “I think any attack, any military attack on a nuclear facility is outlaw, is out of the normative structures that we all abide by," Grossi had said on Saturday. “We certainly hope that we are going to be able to protect the nuclear power plant which is under threat now, which is [Ukraine’s] Zaporizhzhia,” Grossi said. “But this is valid and applicable to every nuclear facility in the world.” Watch | South Africa's Foreign Minister speaks to WION on India ties, Russia Ukraine conflict According to a classified IAEA assessment obtained by AFP this week, uranium particles up to 83.7 per cent enriched — just under the 90% needed to create an atomic bomb — had been found at Iran's subterranean Fordo site around 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of the capital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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