Eisenkot Demands Security Briefings from Attorney General
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming Israel's next government, has demanded regular security briefings and intelligence access from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. He argues that in the absence of a new opposition leader, he requires these updates due to the nation's volatile security situation. Eisenkot also sent a letter to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging caution during the transition. The requests come amid ongoing coalition negotiations and heightened security tensions.
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- Gadi Eisenkot requested security briefings and intelligence access from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
- Eisenkot is tasked with forming a new government and notes the absence of a new opposition leader.
- He cited Israel's challenging and volatile security reality in his formal request.
- Eisenkot also wrote to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging caution.
- The requests coincide with coalition talks and heightened security tensions.
Gadi Eisenkot, Chairman of the Change Bloc, has formally requested regular security updates and access to intelligence assessments from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Eisenkot argued that as he has been tasked with forming a new government and there is no new opposition leader, he should receive the customary briefings. He emphasized the challenging and volatile security reality Israel faces, noting that the outgoing Prime Minister has also publicly acknowledged this. Eisenkot stressed that the period of transition before a new government is formed requires extreme caution regarding any actions that could impact the nation and its citizens. He reminded the Attorney General that it is customary for the Prime Minister to brief the opposition leader on the security and intelligence situation, both in routine times and during periods of tension. Since there is currently no designated opposition leader, Eisenkot asserted his right to receive comprehensive and orderly security updates and intelligence access. He also highlighted the importance of adhering to proper procedures for security decision-making, ensuring that all military operations are discussed and approved by the relevant government bodies as required by law. Eisenkot stated that attempts by his team to coordinate a structured update and dialogue with the outgoing Prime Minister's staff have been unsuccessful. Therefore, in addition to contacting the Knesset's legal advisor for clarification on the relevant law, he requested the Attorney General's intervention to ensure effective oversight, proper national decision-making processes, and the safeguarding of security interests. This request was sent concurrently with a letter to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to avoid "dangerous" moves during the transition period. Copies of the letter were also sent to outgoing Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, National Security Council head Shmuel Ben Ezra, and Knesset Legal Advisor Shagit Afik. The appeal comes amid heightened security tensions and ongoing political negotiations to form a new government, with Eisenkot actively engaged in coalition talks with various parties, including ultra-Orthodox factions.
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