Qatar hits back at allegations of election interference in Israel, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari calling the claims false. Doha rejects accusations linked to Netanyahu’s camp as tensions rise over alleged foreign influence in Israel’s elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparks a political storm ahead of Israel's election after sharing an AI-generated image depicting a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv and warning of a potential “second Holocaust” if Israel fails to confront Iran's nuclear ambitions. Netanyahu argues that Iran poses an existential threat to Israel and urges voters to focus on national security. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot hits back, accusing Netanyahu of fear-mongering ahead of the vote. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump backs Netanyahu but offers a contrasting assessment of Iran's nuclear sites, saying there is “not much going on” there.