Eisenkot demands security briefings from Netanyahu, urges PM's restraint in military decisions

Yashar party leader MK Gadi Eisenkot on Wednesday sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging him to exercise extra caution and responsibility when making security and national decisions until a new government is formed.He also appealed to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to intervene to ensure he receives regular security briefings from the prime minister.Eisenkot's letters came after a Tuesday N12 report that a dispute between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir over potential military action in Iran had resurfaced. In his letter to Netanyahu, Eisenkot wrote: "I demand that you act with national responsibility during this sensitive period. ""Exercise restraint and caution against dangerous moves that can wait until a new government, which enjoys the confidence of the Knesset, is sworn in.""Do not desecrate the people's trust in government institutions and the decision-making process," he added.Amid the political deadlock between Netanyahu's bloc and the bloc seeking to replace him, a new government has yet to be formed following the October 27 elections. Netanyahu will continue serving as caretaker prime minister until a new government is established.Eisenkot was granted the mandate to form the next government by President Isaac Herzog and has 28 days from Sunday to form a government, with the option of requesting a 14-day extension.