Israel defence minister denies report of rift between PM, army chief on Iran
Summary
Israel’s defence minister has rejected reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the army chief over possible action against Iran, calling them false and baseless. The denial comes as opposition leader Yair Lapid accuses Netanyahu of using tensions with Iran to delay elections.
Key Points
- Defence Minister Israel Katz said reports of a dispute between Israel’s political leadership and the army over Iran were entirely baseless.
- Channel 12 reported that army chief Eyal Zamir had sought detailed discussion and legal guarantees before carrying out an unspecified directive.
- Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the report as rubbish, while Katz said there was complete coordination between the government and the IDF.
- Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of trying to trigger escalation with Iran to postpone the election.
