Israel Katz rejects Gadi Eisenkot's call for restraint in caretaker government

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected a warning from Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, asserting the caretaker government's full authority over military operations without opposition approval, and addressed Iran.

Defense Minister Israel Katz launched a sharp attack against MK Gadi Eisenkot, who called for restraint during the transitional government. Katz stated that Israel does not need approval from the opposition or any legal body to direct the IDF to carry out operations in Gaza, actions in Lebanon, maintaining the security zone in Syria, evacuating a neighborhood of terrorists in Hebron, and continuing counter-terrorism activities in Judea and Samaria. He also addressed Iran and emphasized that security responsibility remains with the current government. Earlier, Eisenkot sent a letter to Netanyahu demanding restraint and caution against dangerous moves, warning against using security forces without urgent operational need. Netanyahu's office rejected Eisenkot's claims, calling his letter "an irresponsible move." Eisenkot responded by asking why Netanyahu refused an operational update and is trying to delay the convening of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Meanwhile, Eisenkot appealed to the Attorney General, requesting that she order Netanyahu to provide him with security updates.