The secret discussion on Turkey, and the military's recommendation to the political echelon: New details from the strike in Syria | Yossi Yehoshua
Our military commentator Yossi Yehoshua reveals new details about the unusual strike in Syria. The intelligence that led to the strike was gathered in recent weeks and reached Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who convinced the political echelon to approve the operation. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister held a secret discussion on the Turkish threat, where issues of force buildup and a budgetary red line were raised.
Our military commentator Yossi Yehoshua reveals new details about the unusual strike in Syria. The intelligence that led to the strike was gathered over the past few weeks and reached Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The Chief of Staff presented the information to the political echelon and convinced them to approve the strike. It was also learned that the defense establishment did not appreciate the statements made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Israel Katz on the matter, as they preferred the operation to have a low signature. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister held a very important, sensitive, and secret discussion last night regarding the threat from Ankara. Turkey is currently not defined as an enemy state, but as a "turning point state" — one that could escalate into conflict at any moment. One of the central issues raised was force buildup, with the IDF warning for several weeks that they have reached the red line. Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram stated that the military is not receiving money for strengthening. Preparing for a scenario of a turning point with Turkey requires a different military, mainly in terms of Turkey's formidable naval arm, the air force, and intelligence issues. The article warns that Netanyahu should wake up on this issue, while noting the depletion of American missile stockpiles against Iran.