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Liberman Warns Netanyahu Against War With Iran
Avigdor Liberman warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on November 12 against decisions that could lead Israel into war with Iran, emphasizing the need for parliamentary and security consensus.
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What happened
- 01Avigdor Liberman warned PM Netanyahu against decisions that could drag Israel into a war with Iran.
- 02Liberman stated such decisions require parliamentary oversight and security official consensus.
- 03The warning follows reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- 04Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming the next government, urged Netanyahu to postpone non-immediate threats.
- 05Knesset committee approved Liberman's candidacy for Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair.
The warning comes amid reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over potential operations against Iran. Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming the next government, also called for caution and sought security briefings. Netanyahu's office stated decisions are security-based and coordinated, while Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed directives to the IDF would continue.
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