Warming relations: Netanyahu consulted with Eisenkot on security issues in briefing

Prime Minister Netanyahu consulted with Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot in a security briefing lasting about two hours, asking his opinion on the intelligence picture. The two agreed to continue updating each other, and Netanyahu's circle sees the joint statement as an achievement. The cabinet will convene on Sunday for the first time since October.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consulted extensively with Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot in a security briefing meeting that lasted about two hours, with the participation of Netanyahu's military secretary, Major General Guy Markizano. The meeting did not discuss political issues, and Netanyahu tried to show Eisenkot that he respects his opinion. The two agreed to continue updating each other, and Netanyahu's circle sees the joint statement as an achievement. This comes against the backdrop of a letter Eisenkot published last week, in which he demanded that Netanyahu refrain from unnecessary military actions until the next government is formed, and turned to the Attorney General requesting her intervention. Netanyahu accused Eisenkot of "an irresponsible move to publicly discuss sensitive security issues." Meanwhile, the political-security cabinet will convene on Sunday for the first time since October 5, after instructing the IDF to increase readiness for a strike on Iran without convening in the past month.