Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a warning by author Yuval Blumberg that Israel must use the remaining two years of US President Donald Trump’s term to address what Blumberg describes as an existential threat from Iran, arguing that domestic political disputes should not distract the country from the Iranian nuclear threat.
The post comes two days before Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, as Netanyahu seeks to make national security and his relationship with Trump central to his re-election campaign. The remarks come amid heightened political debate over Israel’s security policy ahead of the October 27 election. Trump endorsed Netanyahu’s re-election bid on October 18, reinforcing the Israeli prime minister’s argument that their partnership is important to confronting Iran.
Netanyahu posted an image depicting an atomic bomb over Tel Aviv on his X account alongside Blumberg’s statement. He also criticised Netanyahu’s potential successors, arguing that a prime minister unable to maintain close ties with Trump or withstand domestic political pressure would struggle to complete the mission against Iran. Blumberg urged voters to prioritise national security over political opposition to Netanyahu, warning of catastrophic consequences if Israel missed the current opportunity.