Israel's Eisenkot Warns Netanyahu Against Iran Strike Without a Direct and Immediate Threat
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar (“Straight”) party who was tasked by President Isaac Herzog on November 8 with forming Israel's next government, wrote to caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on November 11 urging “restraint and prudence” over possible military action against Iran, warning that deploying the security forces without a direct and immediate threat “could have devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and public trust.”
In the letter, Eisenkot also asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to arrange regular security briefings during the government-formation period to ensure continuity. The Prime Minister's Office called the letter irresponsible.
The two men met in Jerusalem on November 12. The position presented by the Israel Defense Forces at the meeting was that there is no urgent need for Israel to strike Iran, though Israel should take part if President Donald Trump renews US attacks. Israel's Security Cabinet was expected to convene on Sunday, November 15.
(Source: AFP)
Source: AFP
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