Lieberman Backs Eisenkot's Warning on War Decisions
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, supported Gadi Eisenkot's warning that a transitional government should not make war-related decisions without parliamentary approval and full security force consent. Eisenkot had previously written to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging caution due to the government's diminished Knesset confidence. The warnings come amid political maneuvering over Eisenkot's appointment to a key Knesset committee.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman warned a transitional government cannot make war decisions without parliamentary and security approval.
- Gadi Eisenkot urged PM Netanyahu to avoid dangerous security steps during the transition.
- Eisenkot noted Netanyahu's government lacks Knesset confidence, supported by only 46 lawmakers.
- Concerns were raised about extraneous influences on Israel's national security decisions.
- Delays in appointing Eisenkot to a Knesset committee chair preceded these statements.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has joined Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Change bloc, in warning against major security decisions during a transitional government period. Lieberman stated on Thursday that a transitional government lacks the authority to make decisions that could draw Israel into war without parliamentary oversight and the full consent of all security branches. This statement comes amid delays by the Netanyahu bloc in appointing Eisenkot to chair the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Lieberman's warning echoed an unusual letter published by Eisenkot the previous day. In his letter, Eisenkot urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from dangerous security steps while heading a transitional government that no longer holds the Knesset's confidence, with only 46 MKs supporting his premiership. Eisenkot addressed Netanyahu as the person responsible for Israel's security, the IDF, and security forces.
Eisenkot also highlighted recent concerning reports about extraneous considerations influencing national security. He emphasized that the Prime Minister has a duty to exercise extreme caution and responsibility in security and policy decisions, especially in the current complex political climate. This statement follows an earlier report that Katz reacted sharply to Eisenkot's remarks.
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