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Lieberman: Netanyahu Needs Knesset Approval for War Decisions
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Avigdor Lieberman, the incoming chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's caretaker government against making war-related decisions without parliamentary and security official approval. The statement addresses a dispute over the caretaker government's authority during coalition formation. Lieberman stressed the need for oversight and agreement on major security choices.
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- Avigdor Lieberman stated Netanyahu's caretaker government needs Knesset approval for war decisions.
- Major security decisions require parliamentary oversight and security officials' full agreement.
- Lieberman's warning comes amid a dispute over the caretaker government's authorities.
- Netanyahu's government is currently a caretaker government.
- A new coalition is being formed in Israel.
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