Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu
Liberman was set to head the Knesset's temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, while Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in security decisions during the political transition.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman is set to become the only party leader in the Eisenkot-led bloc to have direct access to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding security and diplomatic matters following a vote by the Knesset's Arrangements Committee. The committee voted to recommend Liberman as chair of the temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, a body that will oversee the working procedures and representation on committees in the new Knesset.
Unlike the current Knesset, the new parliament does not have an opposition leader, so Netanyahu is not required to provide regular security briefings to any individual. However, Liberman's appointment as the temporary committee's chairman would grant him unprecedented insight into security matters, second only to Netanyahu and the Defense Minister.
The Arrangements Committee approved the new committee's establishment with 13 MKs voting in favor and nine opposed. Liberman will be joined on the committee by representatives from various factions, while the Iron and Blood party urges Netanyahu to exercise caution in his security decisions amid the political climate.
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- Netanyahu moves to block Knesset oversight of army and security agencies amid rising tensions haaretz.com
- Eizenkot warns Netanyahu against major military moves during transition english.ajel.sa
- Eisenkot demands Netanyahu refrain from unnecessary military operations israelnationalnews.com
