Lieberman Warns Netanyahu Against Entering New War Without Parliamentary Oversight
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Avigdor Lieberman urged acting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek parliamentary approval before initiating any actions that could lead to war. Lieberman's warning echoed similar concerns from Gadi Eisenkot, who also advised against deploying security forces without an immediate threat. The political tension arises as Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority in recent elections, and Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government, though Netanyahu retains interim authority.
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- Avigdor Lieberman warned acting PM Netanyahu against entering a new war without parliamentary oversight.
- Lieberman stressed that security decisions leading to war need approval from all security officials.
- Gadi Eisenkot previously cautioned Netanyahu against deploying forces without an immediate threat.
- Eisenkot asked the Attorney General to ensure Netanyahu provides regular security updates.
- Netanyahu reportedly sought an operation against Iran despite objections from security chiefs.
- Gadi Eisenkot is tasked with forming a new government after Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, urged acting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to make decisions regarding a potential Israeli war without parliamentary oversight. Lieberman stated that a caretaker government should not undertake such security steps without the approval of the Knesset and consultation with all relevant security officials.
He emphasized that decisions capable of drawing Israel into a military conflict require the consent of all security leaders, stressing the need to consider each of their positions. Lieberman's statement supported a similar warning issued by Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the National Unity party, who had previously cautioned Netanyahu against deploying security forces without an immediate threat, citing potentially "devastating consequences" for Israeli democracy.
Eisenkot also requested the Attorney General to compel Netanyahu to provide regular security updates. These calls come amid reports that Netanyahu sought to conduct a military operation against Iran, despite objections from security chiefs. Similar initiatives were reportedly pursued before the October 27 parliamentary elections, when the Defense Ministry expressed concerns about escalation and the impact on the voting process.
The political friction occurs during a transition of power. Following last month's elections, Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority. On Sunday, President Yitzhak Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government, as he secured the most Knesset support. However, Netanyahu remains acting Prime Minister with control over the government and security apparatus until a new cabinet is formed.
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