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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

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

  1. 01Prime Minister Netanyahu questioned his role but affirmed his necessity for Israel's security, especially against Iran.
  2. 02Netanyahu confidant Lior Katzav revealed details of a late-night personal conversation with the premier.
  3. 03Katzav doubted Gadi Eisenkot's direct authorship of a letter warning against a large-scale military operation.
  4. 04Katzav expressed skepticism about Eisenkot's ability to form a new government coalition.
  5. 05The confidant suggested Netanyahu is driven by a sense of historical mission and responsibility.
  6. 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.

Translated and summarized by baba from Cursorinfo, the latest report. Read Cursorinfo’s original

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