Israeli opposition leader warns Netanyahu "not to make military decisions that will endanger the country's security"
Israeli politician Liberman warned that the interim government should not make military decisions without the approval of security officials and the parliament.
Quick Look
Israeli politician Liberman sent an open letter to the interim government led by Netanyahu, warning that war decisions should not be taken without the approval of the parliament and security officials.
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Why It Matters
There are political debates in Israel regarding the powers of the interim government and the making of military decisions.
Liberman published an open letter on the issue.
Addressing the interim government led by Netanyahu in his letter, Liberman warned that "military decisions that would endanger the security of the country should not be taken without the approval of security officials and the parliament."
Liberman said, "An interim government does not have the authority to make decisions that could lead the country into war without parliamentary oversight and the full approval of all security officials. I especially emphasize: (full approval) of all security officials." he said.
Eisenkot also gave a similar warning to Netanyahu
A similar warning to the Netanyahu government came yesterday from Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who was assigned to form the new government.
In the letter he sent to Netanyahu, Eisenkot said, "Show restraint and caution against dangerous steps that may wait until the swearing-in ceremony of a new government." He used the expression.
In response to Eisenkot's warnings, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz claimed that there was no need to get approval from the opposition or any legal authority for attacks on the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank.
Open Questions
- How will the Netanyahu administration respond to these warnings?
- When will the new government be formed?
