Alleged Israeli plan to bait President Obama into supporting a pre‑election strike on Iran

Alleged Israeli plan to bait President Obama into supporting a pre‑election strike on Iran The passage describes a senior Israeli official being approached by a close ally of Prime Minister Netanyahu (referred to as “Bibi”) about timing a strike on Iran to politically trap President Obama before the 2012 election. It names high‑level actors (Obama, Netanyahu, US presidents) and suggests a covert strategic manipulation, offering a concrete lead (timing of a potential strike, political motive). However, the text lacks specific dates, operational details, or evidence of actual planning, limiting its immediacy for investigation. Key insights: Prime Minister Netanyahu allegedly discussed using a joint US‑Israeli exercise as a pretext for an Iranian strike.; The suggested timing was two weeks before the 2012 US election to pressure Obama.; The source claims personal contact with a close political ally of Netanyahu.