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Lieberman Warns Netanyahu Against Leading Israel Into War
Opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against initiating war without parliamentary approval. The dispute arises from unclear government powers during coalition formation after the recent election.
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What happened
- 01Avigdor Lieberman warned PM Netanyahu against war decisions without parliamentary and security approval.
- 02Gadi Eisenkot urged Netanyahu's caretaker government to exercise restraint in security decisions.
- 03Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the PM needs no opposition consent for army orders.
- 04Lieberman is being considered for the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairmanship.
- 05Netanyahu and Eisenkot confirmed a security briefing would occur in Jerusalem.
Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted that the PM does not need opposition consent for army orders, while Gadi Eisenkot urged restraint from Netanyahu's caretaker government. Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot later confirmed a security briefing would occur.
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