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Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Esh Atid party, has issued a formal written warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently serving as head of a transitional government. In his letter, Eisenkot cautioned against “dangerous moves” that could await a sworn-in government and urged Netanyahu to exercise “restraint and caution.”

Eisenkot specifically warned that deploying security forces without a direct threat could have “destructive consequences” and create a constitutional conflict between government branches. He called on Netanyahu not to violate public trust and not to position security establishment leaders in constitutional conflict.

The warning comes as Israel faces significant political tensions, with Eisenkot emphasising that Netanyahu, lacking Knesset support as a transitional leader, must demonstrate “exceptional responsibility” in making security and national decisions. Eisenkot stated: “You have a duty to show extra responsibility regarding security and national decision-making.”

This public warning reflects broader concerns within Israel’s political and security establishment about potential executive overreach during the transitional government period.

Sources: Ynet, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel