Retired Israeli General Warns Netanyahu Could Start War With Iran for Political Gain
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Retired Major General Исраэль Зив fears Prime Minister Биньямин Нетаниягу may start a war with Iran for political, not security, reasons. Ziv stated on 103FM that Iran's missile production is not an existential threat and military action should be security-based. He urged the IDF Chief of Staff to prevent the army's political use. Former Defense Minister Авигдор Либерман previously warned Netanyahu against war without parliamentary control.
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- Retired Major General Исраэль Зив fears PM Нетаниягу may start a war with Iran for political reasons.
- Ziv stated Iran's missile production is not an existential threat requiring war.
- He urged IDF Chief of Staff Эяль Замир to prevent the army's political use.
- Ziv believes escalation could benefit Netanyahu domestically by delaying government change.
- Former Defense Minister Авигдор Либерман also warned Netanyahu against war without parliamentary oversight.
Retired Major General Исраэль Зив has expressed concerns that Prime Minister Биньямин Нетаниягу might initiate a war with Iran for political reasons rather than security imperatives. Ziv stated on 103FM radio that he does not currently see circumstances necessitating a large-scale conflict with Iran, despite Iran's resumption of missile production, which he noted requires attention but does not pose an existential threat.
Ziv emphasized that decisions on military action should be based solely on security considerations, criticizing political interference in defense matters and a perceived weakening of decision-making constraints. He also pointed to Netanyahu's relationship with then-U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting the Prime Minister might escalate tensions against Washington's stance, further damaging bilateral relations.
The retired general believes a military escalation could benefit Netanyahu domestically by potentially delaying government change and hindering the opposition's ability to form a new coalition, stating, "He is not interested in the price." Ziv urged IDF Chief of Staff Эяль Замир to prevent the army's use for political purposes, asserting that military leadership must independently assess situations and report consequences to the cabinet.
Ziv stressed that the Chief of Staff is not a "puppet or contractor" and that the army is a state asset, not a political one. He praised the current military leadership, including Замир and new Air Force Commander Томер Тишлер, for their professionalism and sense of responsibility. Despite journalist Ниссим Машаль's opinion that Netanyahu would likely avoid war due to severe consequences, Ziv maintained his distrust of the Prime Minister's political motives and sees a real risk of unjustified escalation.
Previously, Авигдор Либерман had also cautioned Netanyahu against entering a new war without parliamentary oversight.
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