Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Gofman sought to initiate an operation against Iran. This planned operation was halted after the US received a tip-off, preventing any escalation before the elections. Senior Israeli military officials opposed the operation due to fears of escalating tensions with Iran. Reports indicate a confrontation between Netanyahu and the IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding military action against Iran.

Source: Netanyahu's Iran attack plan before Israel polls stopped after operative tipped off US