Saed News: Simultaneous statements by several Israeli political and military figures indicate serious disagreements over how to continue the war, the degree of military freedom of action, and the level of coordination with the United States.
According to SAEDNEWS, remarks by several Israeli political and security figures reveal growing disputes over the conduct of the war and the extent of dependence on the United States, ranging from calls for a tougher stance to criticism of operational restrictions and warnings about the loss of sovereign control.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister, wrote on X:
“Mr. Prime Minister [Netanyahu], you said that a strong prime minister says ‘yes’ to the President of the United States when possible and ‘no’ when necessary. Now is the time to say ‘no’ to our friend, President Trump.”
Gadi Eisenkot said:
“There has never been a prime minister in Israel who accepted such an openly unreasonable demand with such submission. Hezbollah is an enemy—whether in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, Baalbek, or anywhere else it operates—and it should be targeted, not protected through restrictions imposed on the Israeli military.”
Naftali Bennett wrote:
“Jerusalem. Beit Shemesh. Lebanon. Gaza. Different locations, same story. A government that has lost control of Israel’s sovereignty.”
Avigdor Lieberman wrote:
“It is unacceptable for the north of the country to remain under heavy bombardment for days. Soldiers are being wounded and killed, and Israel’s prime minister is waiting for Trump’s approval to bomb Dahiyeh. We must level Dahiyeh immediately.”
Yair Lapid wrote on X, very briefly in Hebrew:
“A complete protectorate state.”
Dan Illouz wrote:
“The Prime Minister once said: No pressure and no decision by any international body will prevent Israel from defending itself. Mr. Prime Minister, that principle must still hold true today.”
