Israeli Deputy Prime Minister criticised over Iran threat
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A key defence official has accused one of Israel's deputy prime ministers of threatening to attack Iran in order to boost his own political standing.
On Friday Shaul Mofaz said military strikes to stop Iran developing nuclear weapons looked "unavoidable".
Deputy Defence Minister Matan Vilnai said Mr Mofaz was using the issue to position himself to challenge Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's leadership.
Mr Mofaz's comments were partly blamed for a record oil price surge.
Mr Vilnai told Israel Radio Mr Mofaz's comments were linked to a likely leadership contest in Mr Olmert's Kadima party, if the prime minister is forced to step down over corruption allegations.
Olmert denies taking $500,000 in bribes or illegal campaign donations. He has not been charged, but says he would resign if indicted.
On Friday Shaul Mofaz said military strikes to stop Iran developing nuclear weapons looked "unavoidable".
Deputy Defence Minister Matan Vilnai said Mr Mofaz was using the issue to position himself to challenge Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's leadership.
Mr Mofaz's comments were partly blamed for a record oil price surge.
Mr Vilnai told Israel Radio Mr Mofaz's comments were linked to a likely leadership contest in Mr Olmert's Kadima party, if the prime minister is forced to step down over corruption allegations.
Olmert denies taking $500,000 in bribes or illegal campaign donations. He has not been charged, but says he would resign if indicted.
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