Security Coup Feared as Netanyahu Delays Lieberman's Committee Chairmanship
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israeli political and security officials fear Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is delaying Avigdor Lieberman's appointment as head of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to potentially launch a military operation. Lieberman's appointment is set for Monday, and concerns exist about a swift military action before he assumes the role. Gadi Eisenkot has requested an urgent security briefing due to the security cabinet's month-long absence from meetings.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Officials fear Netanyahu may delay Lieberman's committee chairmanship for a military operation.
- Avigdor Lieberman's appointment as committee chairman is scheduled for Monday.
- A political source cited Netanyahu's "dramatic interest" in delaying the appointment.
- Gadi Eisenkot requested an immediate security briefing from the Prime Minister.
- The security cabinet has not convened for nearly a month, raising concerns.
Political and security officials are concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be attempting to delay Avigdor Lieberman's assumption of the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, potentially to execute a military operation before Lieberman takes office. The apprehension stems from the fact that Lieberman's appointment is scheduled for Monday, and some fear Netanyahu might initiate a swift military action within the next five days. A political source stated that Netanyahu is "powerfully pushing back" against Lieberman's entry into the role until Monday, questioning his "dramatic interest" in delaying the appointment and suggesting a possible "security coup."
In parallel, Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu faction, has requested an immediate security briefing from the Prime Minister. This request comes amid concerns that the security cabinet has not convened for nearly a month, adding to the unease surrounding the delay in Lieberman's committee leadership.
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