Netanyahu denies reported dispute with military chief over Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied a reported confrontation with military chief Eyal Zamir over an unspecified directive for action related to Iran, as opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of risking security for political advantage ahead of the election. The account of the alleged dispute originated in a report citing unnamed sources. It said Zamir sought a detailed discussion and signed legal authorization from political leaders before carrying out the directive, which could lead to a rapid military confrontation with Iran. The report did not identify the proposed operation or establish whether it was authorized or carried out. Netanyahu rejected the account, saying there was no confrontation. In a separate interview, he called the report nonsense and said there had been no fight with Zamir. Political officials also rejected allegations that the Iran issue was being used for electoral purposes, calling them a lie. Unnamed military and security sources cited in the report warned that the proposed action could prompt escalation or miscalculation with Iran. One account described tension during a meeting at Palmachim Airbase, but the reported directive and Zamir’s...