Commentator Warns of Dangerous Political Moves Undermining Security Decisions
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Political commentator Shirit Avitan Cohen warned that opposition figures Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman are dangerously undermining the Israeli government's legitimacy in making security decisions. She accused them of attempting to erode the government's authority and create divisions between the Prime Minister and the security establishment. Avitan Cohen stated that these actions, which she described as dramatic and dangerous, are being used like an election campaign despite the elections being over, thereby endangering national security.
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- Commentator Shirit Avitan Cohen warns of dangerous political moves undermining Israeli security decisions.
- She accuses Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman of eroding government legitimacy.
- Avitan Cohen believes these actions go beyond legitimate political criticism.
- The commentator stated these efforts endanger national security.
- She urged the political system to recognize election conflicts are over.
Political commentator Shirit Avitan Cohen expressed deep concern on Thursday regarding recent statements by opposition figures, which she believes are dangerously undermining the Israeli government's legitimacy in making security decisions. Speaking on Radio Gal Israel, Avitan Cohen accused former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman of intentionally attempting to erode the government's authority.
Avitan Cohen stated that these political maneuvers go beyond legitimate criticism and represent a troubling trend. "Something much more dramatic and dangerous is happening here, and I am truly concerned about it," she said. She specifically pointed to Eisenkot, alleging he is leading a campaign to undermine the government's ability to manage the country's security affairs.
She further noted that Lieberman is joining this effort, attempting to create the impression of disagreements between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security establishment to limit the government's operational scope. "This continues this morning with Lieberman, who is playing exactly the same game and hinting at disagreements between Netanyahu and the security branches, saying Netanyahu can only act if all security branches see eye to eye with him," Avitan Cohen observed.
Concluding her remarks, the commentator emphasized that attempts to restrict the government's actions in the security sphere endanger the nation. She urged the political system to recognize that the election conflicts are over. "They are starting to diminish the government's ability to manage and protect its citizens' security. This is a frightening event. It's an event being used like a campaign, and the elections are over. And it is very dangerous," she concluded.
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