Renewed Dispute Between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Zamir Over Iran

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The dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over Iran has resurfaced in closed-door security discussions. The details of the discussions are not yet clear. According to a report on Channel 12, Zamir believes the actions Netanyahu seeks to carry out are not prudent and could lead to a renewed war at a sensitive time.

The IDF objects to a renewed confrontation and to the concern that it would disrupt the proper political process in Israel. The Prime Minister's Office said it does not comment on what was said in closed-door security discussions, and described the reports as "biased fake news."

Israel Ziv, a retired major general, warns against another war with Iran and assesses that Netanyahu, in his despair, is capable of disregarding the instructions of others. He does not rule out a clash between Netanyahu and Trump, and clarifies what is expected of Zamir if the political echelon decides to launch a military operation.