Israeli security officials fear Prime Minister Netanyahu is making critical decisions on the Iran response without a supporting decision-making forum, according to a report. The concern follows days of reported tensions between Netanyahu and the security establishment over the scope of further strikes and coordination with Washington.
Israeli security establishment officials are reportedly concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been left alone to make critical decisions regarding the response to Iran, without a structured decision-making process involving the security brass. The concern, cited by unnamed sources, stems from a growing rift between Netanyahu and top defense officials over the pace and scope of potential further strikes against Iranian targets, and over coordination with the United States.
The report surfaces amid an ongoing crisis around Israel's next moves after the initial wave of strikes against Iran. As The Zioneer reported on June 8 and 9, a series of high-level calls between Netanyahu and President Trump included warnings from Trump that Israel could be 'left alone' against Iran if the strikes escalate to a broader war. Netanyahu, in turn, reportedly warned his cabinet that Israel may have to face Iran without full U.S. backing.
What remains unclear is whether the reported concern reflects an established decision-making vacuum or internal pressure from defense officials seeking to widen the forum before the next move. No official comment has been released by the Prime Minister's Office or the security cabinet.
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