Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot has warned caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching potentially dangerous military operations before a new government takes office, amid reports of disagreements over possible strikes against Iran.
In a letter sent Wednesday, November 11, Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint, arguing that major security decisions during the political transition could undermine Israeli democracy and public confidence in government institutions, Israeli media reported.
“Show restraint and caution, and refrain from dangerous moves that can wait until a new government with the Knesset’s confidence is sworn in,” Eisenkot wrote.
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He warned that deploying security forces without a direct and immediate threat requiring urgent action could have devastating consequences.
The warning comes amid reports by Israeli media that Netanyahu has sought military action against Iran despite objections from Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir.
Gadi Eisenkot is an Israeli ex-military general, and the leader of the center-right Yashar party. Eisenkot served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for over four decades. From 2015 to 2019, he served as the 21st Chief of the General Staff of the IDF. He is of Moroccan-Mizrahi Jewish heritage. He entered politics in 2022, initially joining the National Unity party.
