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Netanyahu Confidant Reveals PM's Personal Doubts and Iran Strategy
Lior Katzav, a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, revealed a late-night conversation where Netanyahu questioned his role but affirmed his necessity for Israel's security, particularly against Iran.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu questioned his role but affirmed his necessity for Israel's security, especially against Iran.
- 02Netanyahu confidant Lior Katzav revealed details of a late-night personal conversation with the premier.
- 03Katzav doubted Gadi Eisenkot's direct authorship of a letter warning against a large-scale military operation.
- 04Katzav expressed skepticism about Eisenkot's ability to form a new government coalition.
- 05The confidant suggested Netanyahu is driven by a sense of historical mission and responsibility.
- 06Katzav called for Netanyahu and Eisenkot to unite and work together.
Katzav also cast doubt on the authorship of a warning letter from Gadi Eisenkot and questioned Eisenkot's prospects for forming a new government. The confidant suggested Netanyahu feels a historical mission to lead Israel, while acknowledging Eisenkot's security contributions and advocating for their joint effort.
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