Tel Aviv:The Israeli army has informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, that there is no urgent need to launch an attack on Iran at the present time. The army recommended, however, that Israel should participate in any assault that U.S. President Donald Trump might decide to initiate against Iran.
According to Maan News Agency, this information was disclosed by Israeli Channel 13. Senior Israeli military officials emphasized to Netanyahu the importance of stability in Israel to determine the country's policy toward Iran.
The Prime Minister's Military Secretary, Guy Marquisano, was also present at the meeting. At the conclusion of the discussion, a joint statement was released indicating that Eisenkot was briefed on the current security and political challenges facing Israel. It was agreed that information exchange would continue as necessary.
The report also mentioned that President Isaac Herzog played a mediating role in organizing the meeting between Netanyahu and Eisenkot. Additionally, Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman cautioned against a transitional government making decisions that could lead Israel into war without parliamentary oversight and the approval of all security officials.
In a letter to Netanyahu, Eisenkot urged restraint at this sensitive stage, advising against taking dangerous steps that could be delayed until a new government with the Knesset's confidence is formed. He highlighted the potential consequences of activating security forces without an immediate threat, underscoring the risks to Israeli democracy and public trust.