Israeli Air Force Jets Run Drills Near Iran Border, Media Report

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew close to the Iranian border in a show of force, Axios reports, citing Israeli and American officials.

Israeli Jets Fly Near Iran Border In Show Of Force

Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew near the Iranian border this week. The move was meant as a “show of force,” according to Axios, which cited Israeli and American officials.

“Dozens of fighter jets flew on Monday, approaching the Iranian border,” the outlet reported.

A Deterrence Exercise Ahead Of Elections

A refueling aircraft also took part in the drill. The exercise was reportedly staged as an act of deterrence. Its goal was allegedly to discourage any Iranian action against Israel before the upcoming vote. After nearing Iran’s border, the jets quickly turned around and flew back, the outlet added.

Hegseth And Netanyahu Discussed Possible Renewed Strikes

Axios had reported on October 20 that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sources said the talks touched on a possible resumption of military action against Iran.

Israel Heads To The Polls On October 27

Israel’s Knesset elections are set for October 27. The vote will decide who forms the next government. The current Netanyahu-led government was formed in late 2022.

Netanyahu’s Long Political Run

Netanyahu first became prime minister in 1996. He has held the post three separate times and formed six governments in total. He has now led Israel for more than 18 years combined. That makes him the longest-serving Israeli leader since the country’s independence in 1948.