Lieberman Demands Criminal Probe Against Netanyahu for Treason
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman is demanding a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for treason, citing pressure on security officials regarding Iran. Lieberman alleges Netanyahu is risking conflict and soldiers' lives for electoral gain. The demand follows reports of a significant clash between the Prime Minister and the IDF Chief of Staff over Iran policy, with security officials worried about miscalculation and political exploitation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman petitioned the Attorney General to investigate PM Netanyahu for treason.
- Lieberman accuses Netanyahu of pressuring security officials regarding Iran before elections.
- The former minister claims Netanyahu risks war and soldiers' lives for electoral gain.
- The demand follows reports of an unprecedented confrontation between the PM and IDF Chief of Staff.
- Security officials fear miscalculation and political exploitation of the Iran issue.
Former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced on Monday that he would petition the Attorney General to launch a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of treason. Lieberman stated that Netanyahu has been pressuring security officials to take actions that could lead to miscalculation with Iran, particularly in the lead-up to elections.
In his appeal, Lieberman wrote, "The attempt to drag Israel into war on the eve of elections, along with the willingness to sacrifice IDF soldiers solely out of fear of losing the elections, is treason against the state, its security, and IDF soldiers." He demanded an immediate criminal investigation against Netanyahu for treason.
This call follows reports of an unprecedented confrontation between the IDF Chief of Staff and the Prime Minister regarding the Iranian issue. Security sources expressed concern that Netanyahu and the political echelon might provoke a conflict with Iran at a sensitive time, potentially leading to a swift confrontation. These sources described the situation as potentially leading to a "flash conflict" with Iran.
Sources familiar with the details indicated that military officials fear an attempt to exploit the Iranian issue for political gain, a claim denied by political figures who called it a "lie." The atmosphere during a recent visit to Palmachim was described as extremely tense. The Chief of Staff reportedly received an directive from the political echelon but requested a thorough discussion and legal assurances before proceeding.
One senior security official commented that "history will not forget the role Zamir played in recent days," implying the Chief of Staff's actions were crucial.
