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Israeli Opposition Leader Criticizes Assassination of Khamenei as Strategic Error

Oct 09, 2026 08:27 AM CT Tel Aviv, Israel political,opposition,assassination,khamenei,iraq-israel,us-israel

Summary

Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan has publicly condemned the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, labeling it a strategic mistake that failed to serve Israeli interests. This statement highlights significant internal political division in Israel regarding the conduct and outcomes of the recent US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

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Yair Golan says killing Khamenei was a ‘mistake’ for Israel Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan has said the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran was a “mistake”, arguing that it did not serve Israel’s interests, The Times of Israel has ...

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Opposition leader Yair Golan stated that the assassination of Khamenei was a mistake and did not serve Israel's interests.

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