Election predictions First, Netanyahu: 80% chance that Bibi loses the election. He lost votes after Oct 7, the only question is how many. So who's Israel's next PM? 50-60% that it's Eisenkot. Bennett is also a possibility, but less likely. Dramatic day in Israel coming up.

Who will win the Israeli election? My own prediction coming up later.

Israeli defense source: Growing likelihood that Iran will launch a preemptive attack on Israel (via @Doron_Kadosh )

Dramatic clash between PM Netanyahu and IDF Chief Zamir over Iran: Bibi apparently ordered some kind of military action, Zamir requested further discussion fearing military conflict vs Iran at this highly sensitive time (Israeli election is in 2 days) via N12 News

2 days to the election: Israeli forces are on high alert on all fronts in case enemies try to disrupt the vote. IDF has eyes on Gaza & West Bank, Lebanon, Iran and Yemen.

IDF is launching massive military exercise in central and northern Israel Sunday; army will mobilize 4 divisions, Air Force will also take part; forces will test response to suprise attack on Israel.

Russia is evacuating nuclear scientists from Iran, according to Iranian reports, says @ElmasDean Another indication that major fighting is expected to resume in the Middle East.

Israeli defense source: Under any attack scenario, US and Israel will strike in Iran together (Kan News) US needs Israeli air power and execution ability for an effective attack.

US warships in Mideast prep for renewed strike ops in Iran; large delivery of missiles and bombs received, Wall Street Journal reports.

Senior IDF sources: No reason for Israeli strike in Iran before the Oct 27 election, unless we detect Iranian prep to fire missiles. via @YehoshuaYosi

Iran estimates that a war vs US and Israel is certain, and that Israel will strike first, possibly within days (N12 News)

US sources: Dozens of Israeli fighter jets approached Iran border this week, N12 News reports; Jerusalem updated Washington in advance; unclear if this was a warning message or an attempt to trigger an Iranian response and resume the war.

Israel planned to strike Iran on October 10 weekend but Trump stopped it, Financial Times reports. IDF intended to attack nuclear facilities, regime sites energy assets.

PM Netanyahu: Next US president may be very hostile to Israel. This means Israel should build other alliances. Bibi notes India and Latin America as possible alternatives (Ynet)

Israeli Air Force is on standby for immediate response to potential Iranian attack, says military analyst Ron Ben-Yishai; IDF advises Netanyahu not to strike for now, as Israel's defense industry continues to produce more interceptors, munitions, UAVs for next conflict (Ynet)

Massive financial crisis in Iran forces terror groups across the Middle East to send money back to Tehran, says US CENTCOM chief (N12 News)

Israeli defense chiefs hold meeting to discuss possible military clash vs. Iran, Kan News reports. Israel sees no urgent reason to strike, N12 News reports.

Israeli defense company Rafael unveils SkySonic interceptor against hypersonic missiles. Full details and capabilities remain classified.

Israel is closely watching Iranian missile and UAV tests in recent days; Israeli defense official: We're taking steps to ensure we're not hit with a surprise attack (Kan News)

Western intel indicates that Iran is making "new and extreme military moves" (N12 News)