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Israel Katz and Avigdor Lieberman Clash Over Military Operation Authority
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Defense Minister Israel Katz and Defense Committee Chair Avigdor Lieberman publicly clashed over who has the authority to order IDF military operations, especially abroad. Katz asserted his and Prime Minister Netanyahu's full authority in the current transitional government, while Lieberman argued that such decisions require parliamentary oversight. The debate centers on Israeli Basic Law regarding government decisions on war and significant military actions.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz and Defense Committee Chair Avigdor Lieberman publicly debated IDF command authority.
- The clash occurred amid rumors of Prime Minister Netanyahu planning foreign IDF operations.
- Katz claimed full authority for himself and Netanyahu to conduct necessary security operations.
- Lieberman argued a transitional government needs parliamentary oversight for war-related decisions.
- The dispute involves interpreting Israeli Basic Law on government decisions for war.
- Section 40 of Basic Law requires government decisions and Knesset notification for significant military actions.
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