Katz: "We do not need the opposition's approval or any other body to direct the IDF"

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Defense Minister Israel Katz made clear that the government will continue to direct the IDF to carry out security operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Judea and Samaria, without the need for approval from the opposition or a legal body. He said that decisions regarding Iran will also be made as needed and in full coordination with the IDF. Katz stressed: "Israel's security is not in transition and is not waiting for the political processes running in parallel."

The remarks came after Yashar Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot warned against significant military operations during a transitional government. Katz replied that the government does not need his approval, and added that political processes do not change the government's authority to make security decisions.

Meanwhile, it was reported that Netanyahu's military secretary will update Eisenkot in a security briefing. According to the announcement, Eisenkot met on Sunday with a figure with Netanyahu's knowledge and was told that there are security updates that need to be conveyed to him. Liberman also addressed the issue and claimed that a transitional government is not entitled to make decisions that could drag Israel into war.