Israel: Gadi Eisenkot warns Benjamin Netanyahu against going it alone against Iran

The background is unconfirmed media reports that Netanyahu is seeking renewed military action against Iran despite concerns from the military leadership. The head of government should not bring the heads of the security authorities into a serious conflict and leave them in the dark about what expectations are placed on them, said Eisenkot.

Deploying the security forces without an immediate threat that cannot be delayed could have "devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and citizens' trust in state institutions."

According to the Times of Israel, Eisenkot also contacted Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and asked her to intervene. Attempts by his team to arrange regular security briefings with Netanyahu's employees failed.

Since there is currently no formal opposition leader and President Isaac Herzog has tasked him with forming a government, he must be given access to regular and comprehensive security information. In addition, military measures would have to be properly discussed and approved in the cabinet and in the government.