Former Israeli Officials Warn Netanyahu Against Risky Decisions
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Former Israeli defense ministers and army chiefs have warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against making critical security decisions to stay in power. Moshe Ya'alon urged the "change bloc" to form an alternative government quickly, while Avigdor Lieberman cautioned against a transitional government taking major military actions without oversight. Gadi Eisenkot directly told Netanyahu not to "drag Israel into the abyss" with politically motivated decisions, noting his government lacks majority Knesset support.
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- Former Israeli officials warn Benjamin Netanyahu against using national security for political gain.
- Moshe Ya'alon urged the "change bloc" to form an alternative government before it's too late.
- Avigdor Lieberman cautioned a transitional government against making critical military decisions without oversight.
- Gadi Eisenkot told Netanyahu not to drag Israel into the abyss with politically motivated decisions.
- Eisenkot noted Netanyahu's transitional government lacks majority support in the Knesset.
Former Israeli defense ministers and army chiefs have voiced concerns that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might take drastic actions to remain in power, potentially endangering the nation. Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon warned that Netanyahu is capable of doing "anything to avoid leaving power and seeks to cling to authority at any cost." Ya'alon urged the "change bloc" in Israeli politics to expedite the formation of an alternative government, suggesting that Netanyahu might use the Iran issue as a final gambit to stay in office.
Former Defense Minister and Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman cautioned against a transitional government making critical security or military decisions without full institutional oversight, warning that such actions could lead to a large-scale military confrontation. Lieberman stated that the current transitional government lacks the sufficient mandate for steps that could drag the country into war or significant military escalation. He proposed that any such decision should be subject to complete parliamentary oversight and the approval of all relevant security bodies.
Former Army Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, who is tasked with forming a new government, directly addressed Netanyahu, stating, "Do not drag Israel into the abyss... National security is not a lifeline for your government." In a formal letter dated November 11, Eisenkot informed Netanyahu that his transitional government lacks the support of a Knesset majority, with only 46 lawmakers still backing his premiership. Eisenkot warned against making security or strategic decisions driven by narrow political motives, as this comes amid escalating political tensions between Eisenkot's bloc and Netanyahu's allies, alongside parliamentary maneuvering to prepare for the next political phase.
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