Israel's Defense Minister Affirms Government's Sole Authority Over IDF Orders
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the government has the sole right to order the IDF, without needing approval from the opposition or legal bodies. He confirmed cabinet authority over operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria, and discussed security zones in Syria and deterring Iran. Katz emphasized that national security decisions cannot be delayed by internal political discussions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted the government's exclusive authority over IDF orders.
- Katz stated that the government does not need opposition or legal approval for IDF directives.
- The cabinet alone decides on targeted killings in Gaza and operations in Lebanon.
- Security zones in Syria and deterring Iran were also discussed by the minister.
- Katz stressed that national security decisions cannot be delayed by political debates.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has asserted the government's exclusive authority to issue orders to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), stating that political leadership does not require opposition or legal approval for such directives. Katz emphasized that the cabinet alone decides on actions, including targeted killings of terrorists in Gaza and offensive operations in Lebanon.
He also addressed security concerns beyond the northern and southern fronts, highlighting the importance of maintaining a security zone in Syria to protect settlements on the Golan Heights. Katz noted the successful evacuation of a "terrorist neighborhood" in Hebron as an effective deterrent and confirmed ongoing offensive actions against terrorist groups in Judea and Samaria.
The minister also discussed the threat from Iran, stating that Israel's leadership has shown decisiveness and balance in confronting it, in close coordination with the military. He assured that this approach would continue, with the army responding to challenges based on the current situation.
Katz concluded by stressing the unacceptability of delaying decision-making due to internal political debates, asserting that national security cannot be put on hold. He affirmed that Israel has one prime minister, one defense minister, and one government responsible for citizen protection under necessary oversight.
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