Netanyahu May Launch Surprise Military Operation Amid Security Committee Fears
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israeli political and security sources fear Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may launch a surprise military operation within five days, before Avigdor Lieberman takes over the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee next Monday. Gadi Eisenkot demanded an immediate security briefing, citing tensions between Netanyahu and the army chief and warning against political interference in security. Netanyahu denied these claims, stating all decisions were security-based and accused Eisenkot of politicizing the issue.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli sources fear PM Netanyahu may launch a surprise military operation within five days.
- The potential operation is seen as timed before Lieberman chairs the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
- Gadi Eisenkot demanded an immediate security briefing from Netanyahu.
- Eisenkot cited tensions between Netanyahu and Army Chief Eyal Zamir.
- Netanyahu denied politicizing security decisions and accused Eisenkot of irresponsibility.
Israeli political and security sources have expressed concerns that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might initiate a surprise military operation within the next five days. This potential action is reportedly timed to occur before Avigdor Lieberman assumes the chairmanship of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee next Monday. One political source indicated that Netanyahu is strongly insisting on delaying Lieberman's assumption of the post until Monday, questioning the motives behind this delay and whether it aims to facilitate a "sudden security move."
In parallel, Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party, has demanded an immediate security briefing from Netanyahu. This call comes amid reports of tension between Netanyahu and Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and follows Eisenkot's prior warnings against incorporating political considerations into security decisions. Eisenkot also reiterated his call for Lieberman to join the government, rather than attempting to form a coalition with "supporters of terrorism."
Netanyahu has refuted Eisenkot's accusations, stating in a released statement that all government decisions have been based solely on security considerations and in full coordination with the security establishment, leading to unprecedented achievements for Israel. He accused Eisenkot of attempting to sow fear and division, politicizing national security issues, and described his public discussion of sensitive security matters as irresponsible.
The political and security sources' concerns are amplified by the fact that the Political-Security Cabinet has not convened for approximately a month.
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