Israeli Defense Minister defended that they will not get approval from the opposition to order the army to attack
Defense Minister Katz argued that there was no need to get approval from any authority for attacks in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank.
Quick Look
Israeli Defense Minister Katz responded on social media to Yashar Party leader Eisenkot's warning not to attempt non-urgent military attacks; He suggested that no approval was required for the attacks.
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Why It Matters
Eisenkot wanted non-urgent military steps to be avoided until the new government was formed.
Katz, the Minister of Defense of the current interim government, responded to Eisenkot's request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to give him regular briefings and not to engage in non-urgent military attacks on his social media account.
Claiming that there is no need to get approval from the opposition or any legal authority for attacks on the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank, Katz said, "There is a single prime minister, a single defense minister who gives instructions to the Israeli army, and a single government that is responsible for making all decisions regarding the security of Israel and the protection of its citizens and, of course, is established and subject to necessary supervision." he said.
Regarding Iran, Katz stated that the interim government is in full coordination with the Israeli army and that this situation will continue as much as conditions require.
While the possibility of an Israeli attack on Iran remained on the agenda, Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who was authorized to form a government, warned interim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attempt "non-urgent" military attacks.
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 following expressions.
Open Questions
- Will Israel launch a new attack against Iran?
- When will the new government be formed?




