Political Tensions Over Security Cabinet Decisions

MK Eisenkot called on the Prime Minister to exercise restraint, while Minister Katz emphasized that the government is authorized to manage Israel's security.

A war of words between senior political figures continues regarding the decision-making authority of the caretaker government. MK Gadi Eisenkot appealed to the Attorney General, calling on Prime Minister Netanyahu to exercise extreme caution in security matters after stating that his attempts to coordinate a security briefing with the Prime Minister's office were unsuccessful. This was reported by JDN and Haaretz.

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected the criticism, emphasizing that the government is fully responsible for Israel's security and is authorized to direct the IDF, subject to existing oversight. Meanwhile, the Jerusalem Post reported that the Security Cabinet has instructed the IDF to increase its readiness for a potential strike on Iran. Further details have not yet been released.