In a statement attributed to the Chief of Staff, the military chief said he would not provide Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the 61st Knesset seat needed to form a coalition, according to a report. The statement, if confirmed, would mark an unusual political intervention by the IDF's top officer.
The statement attributed to the Chief of Staff comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations. On Saturday, The Zioneer reported a similar statement from MK Dan Illouz (Likud), who said he would not provide the 61st seat under any circumstances. The current report, which cites no named source, has not been officially confirmed. If verified, the Chief of Staff's remarks would represent a rare direct involvement by the military in political coalition dynamics.
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