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Liberman warns Netanyahu not to drag Israel into a war without parliamentary approval

Jerusalem, Nov 12 (UNI) Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman warned on Thursday that Israel's caretaker government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was not authorised to make security decisions that could "drag Israel into a war" without parliamentary oversight and the agreement of the security establishment.
His comments came amid reports of renewed tensions between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir over the possibility of restarting military action against Iran. A report by N12 on Tuesday said disagreements between the two over the issue had resurfaced.
"I warn that a caretaker government is not authorised to make decisions that could drag Israel into a war without parliamentary oversight and the full agreement of all security officials. I emphasise: all security officials," Liberman said.
The warning followed similar remarks by Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot on Wednesday, when he urged caution over security decisions while a caretaker government remained in power. He also appealed to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to ensure he received regular security briefings from Netanyahu.
Later, Netanyahu and Eisenkot announced in a joint statement that the Yashar leader would receive a diplomatic and security briefing from the prime minister and his military secretary at the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday. The meeting was arranged after Eisenkot had complained that previous requests for such briefings had been denied.
By law, the prime minister must provide the opposition leader with a security briefing at least once a month. However, no new opposition leader has officially replaced Yair Lapid while coalition negotiations continue. Eisenkot has asked to receive regular updates on the security situation to ensure parliamentary oversight and safeguard national security interests.
Liberman is also set to assume a more prominent oversight role after the Knesset's Arrangements Committee approved him on Thursday as chairman of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee (FADC). The committee oversees national security matters, military budgets and legislation concerning IDF conscription.
Liberman has said he intends to summon IDF chief Zamir and the head of the Mossad to provide assessments of the security situation.
His appointment has not yet been finalised, however. The final committee vote was delayed until Monday after Netanyahu's bloc reportedly opposed holding it before next week. Until the appointment is completed, Liberman cannot access classified intelligence material in his capacity as committee chairman.
The political deadlock followed the October 27 elections, after which a new government has yet to be formed. Netanyahu will remain caretaker prime minister until a successor government is established. President Isaac Herzog has given Eisenkot 28 days from Sunday to form a government, with the option of requesting a 14-day extension.
The Prime Minister's Office defended Netanyahu's handling of security matters in a statement on Wednesday, saying all government decisions "were based solely on security considerations and in full coordination with the security establishment".
Defence Minister Israel Katz echoed that position on Thursday, saying the government was responsible for all security decisions.
"There is one prime minister, one defence minister who directs the IDF, and one government responsible for making all decisions concerning Israel's security and the protection of its citizens, naturally subject to the existing and necessary oversight," Katz said.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of Otzma Yehudit criticised Liberman, saying a "security victory" was impossible while being bound by agreements with those who opposed the existence of the state. He was referring to cooperation between Eisenkot's bloc and Arab parties.
Liberman has opposed forming a government with the Arab parties, after Ra'am and the Joint List secured a record 19 seats in the election. Both parties have nevertheless indicated they are willing to support the Eisenkot-led bloc in parliamentary votes, potentially giving it the numbers needed to pass legislation.
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