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Eisenkot Warns Netanyahu Against Security Force Activation Without Direct Threat
Member of Knesset Gadi Eisenkot warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against activating security forces without an immediate threat, citing potential harm to Israeli democracy. Netanyahu called the warning "irresponsible" and stated all government decisions were security-based and coordinated.
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What happened
- 01MK Gadi Eisenkot warned PM Netanyahu against activating security forces without an immediate threat.
- 02Netanyahu called Eisenkot's warning "irresponsible" and accused him of spreading fear.
- 03Eisenkot requested a security briefing from Netanyahu, contacting the government's legal advisor.
- 04Netanyahu's office stated all government decisions were security-based and coordinated.
- 05Eisenkot expressed concern over external considerations influencing Israeli security matters.
- 06Netanyahu's office accused Eisenkot of attempting to politicize national security issues.
Eisenkot also requested a security briefing from Netanyahu and contacted the government's legal advisor regarding this. Netanyahu's office accused Eisenkot of politicizing security matters and reiterated calls for Eisenkot to join a government fighting terrorism.
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