Lieberman Warns Netanyahu Against Iran Strike Without Full Consensus
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against attacking Iran, stating a transitional government cannot make war-altering decisions without parliamentary oversight and full security consensus. The warning comes amid a debate between Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot on the legitimacy of such actions by a caretaker government.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman warned PM Netanyahu against attacking Iran without parliamentary oversight.
- Lieberman stated a transitional government cannot make war-altering decisions.
- The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman demanded full consensus from all security elements.
- The warning follows a debate between Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, warning against a potential strike in Iran. Lieberman stated that a transitional government does not have the authority to make decisions that could drag Israel into war without parliamentary oversight and the complete agreement of all security elements.
The statement comes amid a debate between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot regarding the legitimacy of a transitional government making such a significant decision. Lieberman emphasized that any such move requires "full agreement of all security elements."
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