Eisenkot Warns Netanyahu Against New Iran Strikes Before Israel Forms Government

Greek Reporter ^ | November 12, 2026 | Christos Aris

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Israel’s political transition has triggered a confrontation over national security, with Prime Minister-designate Gadi Eisenkot warning outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching new military operations against Iran before a new government takes office.

In a letter sent Wednesday, Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and a former Israeli military chief, urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in security decisions that could expose Israel to further military escalation.

“Deploying security forces in the absence of a direct and immediate threat that cannot be postponed could have devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and for citizens’ trust in the institutions of government,” Eisenkot wrote.

Eisenkot has also asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to intervene over what he described as Netanyahu’s refusal to provide regular security and intelligence briefings.

He also demanded that any military operation receive the necessary cabinet and government authorization, warning against decisions that could place senior security officials in a constitutional dilemma.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Iran; Israel
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[CondoleezzaProtege]

Prayers up for Eisenkot. He's got this!

[Sacajaweau]

I can see why Trump made the “No More Money for You” deal with Net.

[ChronicMA]

When Eisenkot is PM he can make decisions that PM’s make.

Until then the current PM will make decisions. Threatening a current PM is an inappropriate coup-like action.

[alloysteel]

Ah, peacemakers. God love ‘em.

And here Netanyahu has been juggling running chain saws all this time.

[Pres Raygun]

I know little of Eisenkot, but apparently he is a Zionist through and through. He once supported a “two-state solution”, but has walked away from that since Oct 7. Somehow he formed a coalition government with support from the Joint List, the Arab/Muslim parties in Israel. I wonder what he promised them for their support. Apparently, he wants peace with Iran and appears unafraid they will become a nuclear power anytime soon. That's a hell of a bet. Nonetheless I will pray for him and the peace of Jerusalem. It looks to me like God is handcuffing Israel's strongest defenders so that He will be their sole defender.