IDF says Chief of Staff’s decisions are driven by security, as Netanyahu rejects misleading Iran claims
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The Israeli military defended its independence, saying its actions are guided by security and professionalism, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed reports of a confrontation over Iran as distorted and politically loaded.
The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on Monday in response to media reports about a disagreement between IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a potential military move against Iran. The army said Zamir’s actions are guided solely by security, professional and non-partisan factors, and that the force remains on high alert during the upcoming election period.
"The operational activities and factors considered by the IDF are based solely on security, professional, substantive, and nonpartisan considerations, and any other discussion is misleading and irrelevant," the statement read.
According to Israeli Channel 12, Zamir was instructed by political leaders to carry out an operation that could quickly escalate tensions with Iran. Zamir reportedly asked for a detailed discussion and formal authorization before proceeding, expressing concern that the political leadership might be seeking to use the Iran front for electoral advantage.
Prime Minister Netanyahu later denied the report, stating on Channel 14 that there is no confrontation and that attempts were being made to misrepresent his position on Iran’s alleged interference in the election.