Coalition Delays Lieberman's Knesset Security Committee Chair Appointment Amid War Warning
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The Israeli governing coalition delayed appointing Avigdor Lieberman as head of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Lieberman warned the transitional government against making war-related decisions without full security and parliamentary approval. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz asserted the government's sole authority over military operations.
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- Coalition delayed appointing Avigdor Lieberman as Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair.
- Lieberman warned against war decisions by a transitional government without security approval.
- Likud party leader Amir Ohana reportedly caused the delay by postponing committee meetings.
- Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated the government has sole authority over military operations.
- Lieberman emphasized the need for approval from all security agencies for war decisions.
The Israeli governing coalition has postponed the appointment of Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, as head of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. This decision came despite the approval of the interim committee's formation. The Likud party, led by Amir Ohana, reportedly stipulated that all parliamentary committees be delayed until Monday, which consequently delayed Lieberman's appointment process.
Lieberman commented on the developments, warning that a transitional government should not make decisions that could lead Israel into war without parliamentary oversight and the full approval of all security agencies. He emphasized the need for consensus from all security bodies before such critical decisions are made.
Earlier, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated that the Israeli government does not require the approval of the opposition or any legal entity to direct the Israeli military to carry out operations on multiple fronts. Katz stressed that decisions concerning Israel's security fall under the government's responsibility.
