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Defense Minister Katz Affirms Government's Full Security Authority
On Thursday 12 November 2026, Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted that the caretaker government holds complete responsibility for Israel's security and has the exclusive authority to order IDF operations without needing approval from the opposition or legal bodies. Katz made the statement on X, formerly Twitter, in response to a letter from Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who is tasked with forming the next government.
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What happened
- 01Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted on Thursday that the caretaker government has exclusive authority to order IDF operations without opposition or legal approval.
- 02The statement on X followed a letter from Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise caution during the political transition.
- 03Gadi Eisenkot requested Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to ensure that Benjamin Netanyahu receives regular security briefings during this period.
- 04Israel Katz stated that security decisions cannot be delayed by internal political debates and that Israel's security is not in a transitional phase.
- 05The Defense Minister highlighted ongoing military operations, including targeted killings of terrorists in Gaza and offensive actions in Lebanon.
- 06Israel Katz noted the evacuation of an armed neighborhood in Hebron as an effective deterrent against terrorism in Judea and Samaria.
- 07The minister emphasized the importance of maintaining a security zone in Syria to protect communities on the Golan Heights.
- 08Israel Katz affirmed Israel's determination and close military coordination in confronting the threat posed by Iran.
Eisenkot had urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise greater caution in security and national decisions during this transitional period. He also requested Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to ensure Netanyahu receives regular security briefings. Katz countered this by stating that there is only one prime minister, one defense minister directing the IDF, and one government responsible for protecting its citizens, emphasizing that national security decisions cannot be delayed by internal political debates.
Katz defended the government's authority to direct military operations across multiple fronts, including targeted killings of terrorists in Gaza, offensive operations in Lebanon, and maintaining a security zone in Syria to protect Golan Heights communities. He also noted the evacuation of an armed neighborhood in Hebron and ongoing offensive actions against terrorist groups in Judea and Samaria. Regarding Iran, Katz stated that Israel's leadership has shown decisiveness and balance in confronting the threat in close coordination with the military, and this approach will continue.
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