Israel says it will not launch a preemptive strike on Iran before Oct. 27 election, amid reported U.S. pressure for Israeli action

A senior Israeli official told Channel 12 that Israel will not initiate a preemptive strike against Iran before the country’s October 27 legislative election. The official was not identified in the report summarized by Eastora.

The statement comes as reports describe Washington as having urged Israel to strike Iran, then putting that initiative on hold. Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir reportedly warned U.S. counterparts that renewed fighting could force Israel to postpone the vote.

Israel’s election is scheduled for October 27, one week before the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Separate reporting has said Israeli officials were concerned that Iranian retaliation could disrupt the Israeli vote.