Key facts
- Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran ahead of elections.
- Netanyahu posted AI-generated image of nuclear strike on Tel Aviv.
- Clash reported between Netanyahu and military chief over Iran directive.
- Netanyahu reportedly urged Trump to renew assaults on Iran.
- Trump ruled out action until after US congressional elections.
- Bank of Israel stated cryptocurrencies cannot circumvent sanctions.
Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly increased pressure on Israel's military to act against Iran as his coalition trails in polls ahead of Tuesday's elections. The prime minister posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv, warning voters about the risks of Iran's nuclear program. Reports suggest a clash between Netanyahu and armed forces chief of staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir over a directive that could provoke Iran. Netanyahu also reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to renew assaults on Iran, though Trump declined until after US congressional elections. The Bank of Israel publicly stated that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent sanctions, rebuking Netanyahu's claims.