12.11.2026 11:15
While the possibility of Israel launching a new attack on Iran is being discussed, a striking warning came from Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party, who has been tasked with forming a government, to interim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot called for avoiding non-urgent military operations until the new government takes office, stating that steps to the contrary could have destructive consequences for Israel's democracy and trust in state institutions.
As Israel awaits the formation of a new government, possible military operations against Iran have sparked political debate. Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot announced in a statement on his social media account that he had sent Netanyahu a letter reminding him of his responsibilities, noting that the country is going through a sensitive security period.
In his letter, Eisenkot called on Netanyahu to "exercise restraint and caution against dangerous steps that can wait until the swearing-in of a new government."
"COULD LEAD TO DESTRUCTIVE CONSEQUENCES"
Emphasizing that security forces should not be mobilized for military operations unless there is an urgent threat, Eisenkot said, "Mobilizing security forces without a direct, immediate and non-deferrable threat could lead to destructive consequences for Israeli democracy and citizens' trust in state institutions."
Eisenkot also asked Netanyahu not to force the heads of security agencies to choose between political expectations and the decisions required by their duties.
HARSH REACTION FROM NETANYAHU
Eisenkot's warning drew a reaction from Netanyahu's side. In a statement from the Interim Prime Minister's Office, it was argued that the government's security-related decisions are taken in full coordination with security agencies and in line with the country's needs.
The statement said, "Eisenkot's letter is an irresponsible act aimed at opening sensitive security issues to public debate," expressing reaction to the Yashar Party leader.
NEW STATEMENT FROM EISENKOT
After Netanyahu's statement, Eisenkot also re-entered the debate. Stating that his request to receive a security briefing through official channels was rejected, Eisenkot claimed that Netanyahu was trying to postpone the meeting of the Israeli Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
The mutual statements between the two figures revealed the political disagreements in Israel at a time when possible military steps against Iran are being discussed.
ALLEGATION OF PREPARATIONS FOR AN ATTACK ON IRAN
Meanwhile, reports in the Israeli press revealed that the debate between the two figures was linked to possible military operations against Iran. Israeli state television KAN claimed that the security cabinet instructed the army to increase preparations for a possible attack on Iran.
It was also noted in the Israeli press that disagreements occurred between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding a military operation against Iran. While Iran's name was not directly mentioned in Eisenkot's letter, it drew attention that the warning was made after these developments.
MANDATE TO FORM THE GOVERNMENT IS WITH EISENKOT
Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the new government on November 8. Eisenkot, who received the support of 67 lawmakers in parliament, was given 28 days to form the government, while Netanyahu continues to serve as interim prime minister until the new government takes office.
During this process, whether Netanyahu can decide on a possible military operation against Iran became central to political debates in Israel. However, no official statement has been made regarding a decision to launch a new attack on Iran.