🔻Israeli Defense Minister says the current ruling coalition does not need to obtain permission from political opponents in order to decide on carrying out new military operations.

Israel Katz wrote in a message on the social network X: «: «To carry out army attacks in any of the fronts where it operates, we do not need approval from opponents or any legal authority.»

Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the opposition, has asked Benjamin Netanyahu, the current prime minister, to show «restraint». He warned that using force in the absence of a «direct and immediate threat» could have «catastrophic consequences for Israel’s democracy and citizens’ trust».

During last month’s election campaign, Mr. Netanyahu repeatedly threatened that he would resume the war with Iran. In reference to these threats, he even published an image of a nuclear bomb destroying Tel Aviv.

On Thursday, Israel Katz praised the performance of the ruling coalition regarding Iran, saying that, with full coordination with the Israeli army, it has shown decisiveness and steadfast resolve.

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📷Reuters