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Israel's Security Cabinet Orders Military Preparations for Potential Iran Attack
Israel's security cabinet has ordered the IDF to enhance preparations for a potential attack on Iran, despite the cabinet's lack of recent meetings.
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- 01Israel's security cabinet ordered the IDF to intensify preparations for a potential attack on Iran.
- 02The security cabinet has not convened for over a month, raising questions about the decision-making process.
- 03Gadi Eisenkot urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid non-essential military operations before the new government is formed.
- 04Eisenkot warned of devastating consequences for democracy if security forces are used without immediate threats.
- 05Senior security officials believe military gains risk erosion without further action or diplomatic agreements.
The directive comes amid political friction between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, who is forming the next government and urged restraint on military actions. Eisenkot also sought updates from the Attorney General and criticized Netanyahu for withholding security information. Senior security officials noted that military gains could diminish without further action or diplomacy.
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