Netanyahu wants civil war. If it tears down Israeli democracy, even better

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has ordered the military to increase preparations for a potential attack on Iran, according to reports from Middle East Eye and Ajel English. The Israeli political leadership has instructed the military to step up its state of readiness.

This move follows a statement from opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, who urged Netanyahu to avoid deploying the military without a direct and immediate threat until a new government is formed. Eisenkot was given the opportunity to form a new government following his bloc's successes in recent elections. While Ajel English reports that Netanyahu’s office has criticized Eisenkot's recent letter, Haaretz suggests that Eisenkot's remarks support the IDF chief, who is concerned that renewed fighting could disrupt Israel's political process.

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