# Israel raises alert over alleged Iran-proxy attempts to influence election

Date: 2026

JNS reported on 13 October 2026 that Israeli Defense Minister [Israel Katz](/people/israel-katz) warned that Iran and its proxies were planning terrorist attacks intended to influence Israel's election. The claim is an assessment by Israel's defense minister, not independently adjudicated proof that a specific attack will occur. Public warnings can deter adversaries and prepare citizens, but they can also move security fear to the center of a campaign; dated attribution and independent evidence therefore matter.

## Sources

- https://www.jns.org/news/world/katz-warns-iran-proxies-planning-terrorist-attacks-to-influence-israeli-election

## Methodology

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