Israeli Opposition Leader Warns Netanyahu Against New War

Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching another military campaign ahead of elections. Golan accused the Prime Minister of putting Israel’s security at risk for personal and political reasons.

In a statement shared on X, Golan described Netanyahu as “a sick and weak leader, clinging to power by force and willing to endanger Israel’s security to save himself”. He argued that the Prime Minister should not involve the country in another military operation under such circumstances.

“He has no legitimacy to drag Israel into another military campaign based on political and personal considerations, on the eve of elections,” Golan wrote. His remarks raised concerns about the possibility of military action being influenced by domestic political considerations.

Golan Calls on Security Chiefs to Intervene

Golan urged Israel’s security leadership to prevent the military from being used to advance political interests. He called on senior officials to oppose any action they believe is intended to serve personal objectives.

The opposition leader asked security chiefs “to stand as a fortified wall against any attempt to exploit” the military “for political purposes”. He also urged them to block any operation that could be driven by political or personal considerations.

Golan’s comments reflect his criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership and his concerns about potential military decisions ahead of elections. The statement did not specify which proposed military campaign prompted his warning.

Netanyahu’s response to Golan’s latest remarks was not included in the supplied report.