Lieberman Demands Treason Probe Against Netanyahu Over Iran Stance

Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman has formally requested that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara launch a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of treason. Lieberman alleges that Netanyahu is pressuring senior security officials to take actions that could escalate tensions with Iran just before the upcoming elections.

In a letter to the Attorney General, Lieberman stated that Netanyahu's actions risk the country's security and the lives of IDF soldiers, driven by political considerations related to the election. He claims Netanyahu has been pressuring security chiefs over the past month to adopt measures that could lead to miscalculation with Iran.

Lieberman further accused Netanyahu of attempting to instigate a military escalation for electoral gain, calling it "treason against the state, its security, and the soldiers of the IDF." He explicitly demanded an immediate criminal investigation into Netanyahu for treason.

This unusual request comes amid reports of disagreements regarding potential Israeli military action against Iran, as the political system enters the final stretch of the election campaign. A report from the previous day detailed a confrontation between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir concerning the possibility of a military operation that could lead to escalation with Tehran. The ongoing security tensions between Israel and Iran and how to address the threats posed by the latter form the backdrop to these events.

Lieberman is linking the security timing to the upcoming elections, asserting that Netanyahu's fear of losing at the polls is influencing his decisions regarding a potential military confrontation. These claims were made by Lieberman in his appeal and have not been established through a criminal investigation.