Liberman Warns Netanyahu Against War With Iran
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Avigdor Liberman warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on November 12 against decisions that could lead Israel into war with Iran, emphasizing the need for parliamentary and security consensus. The warning comes amid reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over potential operations against Iran. Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming the next government, also called for caution and sought security briefings. Netanyahu's office stated decisions are security-based and coordinated, while Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed directives to the IDF would continue.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman warned PM Netanyahu against decisions that could drag Israel into a war with Iran.
- Liberman stated such decisions require parliamentary oversight and security official consensus.
- The warning follows reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming the next government, urged Netanyahu to postpone non-immediate threats.
- Knesset committee approved Liberman's candidacy for Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair.
Avigdor Liberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, issued a warning on Thursday, November 12, to the outgoing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against making any decisions that could "drag Israel into a war." Liberman stressed that such a decision requires parliamentary oversight and the consensus of all security officials. This caution follows reports from Israel's Channel N12 detailing renewed disagreements between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding potential military operations against Iran.
The previous day, Gadi Eisenkot, who is tasked with forming the next government, urged Netanyahu to postpone operations not addressing an immediate and direct threat. Eisenkot also contacted Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for regular security briefings, stating his attempts to get information from the Prime Minister's office had been unsuccessful.
In a joint statement, Netanyahu and Eisenkot announced a meeting scheduled for Thursday at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem for a diplomatic and security briefing, which will include Major General Guy Markizano, the Prime Minister's military secretary. Netanyahu's office maintained that government decisions are based solely on security considerations and are made in coordination with relevant officials. Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that the outgoing government would continue to issue directives to the IDF, subject to existing oversight mechanisms.
Meanwhile, the Knesset's Arrangements Committee approved Avigdor Liberman's candidacy for the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Thursday, though the final vote has been postponed to Monday. Liberman stated his intention to summon the IDF Chief of Staff and the Director of the Mossad for a security assessment once his appointment is confirmed.
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