Eisenkot Tells Netanyahu To Hold Off on Military Escalations During Transition Period
Eisenkot says 46 lawmakers back Netanyahu and warns that security moves without an immediate threat could damage democracy and public trust.
- On Wednesday, Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging restraint in national security decisions, warning that military action could undermine Israeli democracy.
- Tasked by President Isaac Herzog on Sunday to form a government, Eisenkot has 28 days to navigate the political deadlock while Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister following the 26th Knesset swearing-in.
- A Tuesday report highlighted a dispute between Netanyahu and IDF Chief Eyal Zamir over potential military action in Iran. Eisenkot warned that "deploying security forces in the absence of a direct and immediate threat could have devastating consequences."
- The PMO responded by labeling Eisenkot's letter "an irresponsible move that publicly discusses sensitive security matters," defending Netanyahu's decisions as based solely on security considerations.
- Seeking oversight, Eisenkot requested Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara intervene to ensure regular security briefings, citing that only 46 Knesset members support Netanyahu and questioning the delayed Defense Committee convening.
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For days it has been speculated that Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu could plan new attacks on Iran. Opposition leader Eisenkot, who is currently trying to form a government without Netanyahu, now warns him of "dangerous steps".
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After receiving mandate to form a government, Gadi Eisenkot demands Netanyahu refrain from launching any major military operations, drawing sharp criticism from Defense Minister Israel Katz.
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Eisenkot warns Netanyahu against launching war during coalition talks
Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that starting a major security operation while coalition talks are ongoing would violate the public’s trust, and sought to compel Netanyahu to brief him on national security. Eisenkot sent Netanyahu a letter on Wednesday demanding that he “act with national responsibility at this sensitive time....
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