Reported thwarted Israeli covert operation against Iran on election eve due to US intelligence leak
Summary
Israeli media reports that the Prime Minister and Mossad chief planned a covert operation against Iran on the eve of the Israeli elections, which was aborted after the US accidentally tipped off Tehran. The operation was reportedly blocked by senior security officials due to fears of major escalation and interference with the voting process. This incident highlights the high-risk coordination challenges between Israel and the US and the potential for accidental intelligence leaks to derail strategic Israeli initiatives.
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Planned a covert operation against Iran on the eve of elections, which was subsequently thwarted.
Accidentally tipped off Iran regarding the planned Israeli operation, leading to its cancellation.
Was the intended target of the thwarted Israeli covert operation.
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