MK Moshe Saada (Likud) said in a slip of the tongue, according to reports, that Israel is heading toward a strike on Iran, possibly this weekend. The Prime Minister's office denied the claim shortly after, stating Saada does not have special knowledge.
MK Moshe Saada (Likud) said in a Channel 14 interview Thursday afternoon that Israel is heading toward a strike on Iran, possibly this weekend. The Prime Minister's office quickly denied the claim, with a source telling i24NEWS at 16:56 Jerusalem that Saada is not part of the cabinet and does not have special knowledge. The denial came after reports of anger in the PMO over the remarks, which were seen as a potential breach of operational security.
The Zioneer had earlier reported that the PMO expressed anger over Saada's remarks (Thu 16:56 Jerusalem), and shortly thereafter issued a denial (also Thu 16:56 Jerusalem), with a source stating Saada lacks cabinet-level knowledge.
Saada has been a frequent commentator on Iran and security matters. As The Zioneer reported in past bulletins, he has warned that Israel is preparing to act alone if necessary (Jun 24) and that the Israel-US relationship is reshaping the world (Jun 23). He is a Likud MK but not a member of the security cabinet.
Saada's claim remains unverified, and the PMO's denial raises questions about the reliability of the information. No official confirmation or further details have been provided.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake