Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Treason, Demands Criminal Probe
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman has asked the Attorney General to investigate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for treason, accusing him of risking war before elections. Lieberman's demand follows reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and the IDF Chief of Staff over Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump denied plans for an immediate strike on Iran, while Netanyahu warned of an existential threat from Iran's nuclear program and vowed a disproportionate response to any provocation.
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- Avigdor Lieberman demanded a treason investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu for risking war before elections.
- Lieberman accused Netanyahu of pressuring security officials towards miscalculation with Iran.
- Reports indicate recent disagreements between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over Iran.
- President Trump denied an imminent U.S. strike on Iran.
- Netanyahu warned of an existential threat from Iran's nuclear program.
- Netanyahu vowed a disproportionate response to any Iranian provocation.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has formally requested the Attorney General to launch a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of treason. In a letter to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, Lieberman alleged that Netanyahu is pressuring security officials to take actions that could lead to miscalculation with Iran.
Lieberman stated that Netanyahu's alleged attempt to drag Israel into a war before elections, potentially sacrificing IDF soldiers due to fear of electoral defeat, constitutes treason against the state, its security, and its soldiers. He demanded an immediate criminal investigation.
The appeal comes amid reports of recent disagreements between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir concerning the possibility of a confrontation with Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, when asked about a potential strike on Iran, responded, "The answer is no, there will be no attack today." Earlier, Trump had stated regarding Iran, "I am not a sucker. They got hit so hard. The only question is whether I do a deal or finish them."
Prime Minister Netanyahu also released an AI-generated simulation of a nuclear explosion in Tel Aviv, warning of an existential threat from Iran's nuclear program. He posted on social media platform X that "we have two more years of Trump to finish the job in Iran, and who knows what will happen afterwards, whether it will be Kamala Harris, or some Iranian counterpart." Netanyahu also visited an Arrow missile battery, issuing a warning to Iran, stating that any challenge, especially with intelligence indicating potential provocations before elections, would result in a disproportionate response. "I tell our enemies, do not test us," he declared.
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