Renew the war on Iran alone? An irresponsible move

Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland warns against renewing the war on Iran on an independent Israeli initiative, calling it an irresponsible move. He argues that Israel lacks the means to topple the regime in Iran, and the price would be unbearable. Eiland notes that US President Trump prefers economic pressure over war, and that a transitional government should not make fateful decisions.

Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland argues that renewing the war on Iran on an independent Israeli initiative would be an irresponsible move. The article divides the discussion into two issues: substance and decision-making processes. Regarding substance, Eiland states that if the goal of the war is to topple the regime in Iran, Israel lacks the means to ensure this achievement, and the expected cost of a war that could last months is unbearable. He notes that US President Trump has made clear that the US does not wish to renew the war or negotiations, and prefers continued economic pressure. Eiland agrees with this approach, arguing that time works in favor of the US as long as Iran does not achieve a nuclear breakthrough. Regarding procedures, he emphasizes that the Prime Minister and Defense Minister do not have the authority to order a war without cabinet approval, and given the election results and the assumption that a new government will be formed under Eisenkot, it is not right for the current government to make non-urgent decisions. He also calls for the candidate for Prime Minister to receive professional security briefings.