Eisenkot warns Netanyahu against new attacks on Iran

12.11.2026 09:01 HotInfo

Gadi Eisenkot, who received the mandate to form a new Israeli government, called on interim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint on security matters. He was responding to reports that Netanyahu is considering new attacks against Iran. Spiegel.de ↗

According to reports, Eisenkot is demanding that Netanyahu refrain from taking risky unilateral steps until the new government takes office. In a letter to the prime minister, he warned against using security forces or the military without an imminent threat. Such decisions, he said, could endanger Israeli democracy and public trust. Welt ↗

The candidate for prime minister also called on Netanyahu to show "restraint and prudence" on security issues. He also warned that a potential military operation against Iran should not be undertaken without carefully weighing the circumstances. hnonline.sk ↗

Reports also point to increased readiness among Israel's defense forces. According to some information, Netanyahu reportedly disagreed with the United States' stance on continuing the strikes and sought to resume military operations. Eisenkot therefore warned him against rash decisions and mobilizing the army. La Repubblica ↗

Netanyahu, for his part, accused Eisenkot of politicizing national security issues. The dispute between the two politicians is taking place during the formation of the new government, with it remaining unclear whether the incumbent prime minister will make major security decisions before handing over power. Der Standard ↗