ILIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had planned for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to conduct a multi-day strike operation targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and regime targets around October 10, 2026. However, this operation was called off after opposition from then-US President Donald Trump, who sought to avoid reigniting regional tensions ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. According to the Financial Times, Netanyahu has been actively pushing for renewed large-scale attacks on Iran, though it remains unclear if the US would have participated directly. In addition, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a secret meeting with Netanyahu at Israel’s Ovda air base shortly before Israel’s upcoming elections, with discussions focused on Iran. The meeting took place discreetly, with limited attendance from Israeli officials and no involvement from UAE representatives.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information based on multiple sources, including the Financial Times and Reuters, without overtly favoring one side. It reports on the cancellation of a potential Israeli military operation due to US opposition, as well as a covert meeting between Israeli and US officials. There
