Israel's Security Cabinet Orders Military Preparations for Potential Iran Attack
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israel's security cabinet has ordered the IDF to enhance preparations for a potential attack on Iran, despite the cabinet's lack of recent meetings. The directive comes amid political friction between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, who is forming the next government and urged restraint on military actions. Eisenkot also sought updates from the Attorney General and criticized Netanyahu for withholding security information. Senior security officials noted that military gains could diminish without further action or diplomacy.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's security cabinet ordered the IDF to intensify preparations for a potential attack on Iran.
- The security cabinet has not convened for over a month, raising questions about the decision-making process.
- Gadi Eisenkot urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid non-essential military operations before the new government is formed.
- Eisenkot warned of devastating consequences for democracy if security forces are used without immediate threats.
- Senior security officials believe military gains risk erosion without further action or diplomatic agreements.
Israel's security cabinet has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to intensify preparations for a potential attack against Iran, despite the cabinet not having convened for over a month. These military preparations, revealed by Kan news on Wednesday evening, could lead to operations that might trigger a new conflict with Iran. The last security cabinet meeting was on October 5, raising questions about the decision-making process of the outgoing government. These revelations come amid rising political tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, who is tasked with forming the next government. Eisenkot sent a letter to Netanyahu urging him to refrain from any non-essential military operations until the new government is established. He warned that "the use of security forces in the absence of a direct and immediate threat that cannot be deferred could have devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and citizens' trust in institutions." Eisenkot also requested the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, to provide regular updates on the security situation. Netanyahu strongly rejected Eisenkot's accusations, calling his rival's letter an "irresponsible" move to publicly debate sensitive security matters. He asserted that "all decisions made by the government have been exclusively based on security considerations and in full coordination with the defense establishment." Eisenkot responded by accusing Netanyahu of refusing to share operational information through official channels and delaying the convening of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. He stated, "I will not allow a vacuum to be created in the oversight of a government that has lost the confidence of the Knesset." Meanwhile, military preparations continue despite recent statements by Donald Trump suggesting no new strikes against Iran are necessary. According to Kan's interviews with several senior security officials, the IDF is maintaining its operational capabilities for a potential resumption of hostilities, in line with political directives. These officials emphasized that military gains from previous operations risk gradual erosion without new actions or a diplomatic agreement.
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