‘Israel’ security cabinet orders military to prepare for possible attack on Iran: report

‘Israel’s’ security cabinet, led by caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has directed the military to step up preparations for a possible attack on Iran, according to a report by public broadcaster Kan News.

Kan reported that the directives could lead the military to carry out activities that might trigger a wider war.

The security cabinet last convened on October 5, weeks before the October 27 ‘Israeli’ elections, and has not met since.

The report emerged publicly after Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming the next government, issued a statement and formal letter urging Netanyahu to refrain from unnecessary military operations until a new government is established.

Eisenkot stressed that Netanyahu heads a transitional government lacking full parliamentary legitimacy, noting that only 46 Knesset members still support his continued tenure.

In the letter, Eisenkot wrote that Netanyahu must “exercise restraint and caution regarding dangerous moves that can wait until a new government enjoying the confidence of the Knesset is sworn in.”

He warned that deploying security forces “in the absence of a direct and immediate threat that cannot be delayed could have devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and for citizens’ trust in the institutions of government.”

Netanyahu’s office rejected the criticism, describing Eisenkot’s letter as an attempt to politicize national security.

It stated that all decisions by the Netanyahu-led government were made solely for security reasons and in full coordination with the security services.

The development comes amid ongoing regional tensions with Iran following earlier military exchanges and assessments that Tehran continues efforts related to its nuclear program and missile capabilities.

‘Israeli’ officials have previously indicated sustained readiness for various Iran-related scenarios, including potential strikes or responses to Iranian actions.

Under ‘Israeli’ law, a caretaker government retains authority to approve significant military operations via the security cabinet.