Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu’s caretaker government retains the legal powers of a regular Israeli government, but court precedent says outgoing governments should avoid major, irreversible decisions unless urgent. Reports say Netanyahu is weighing renewed military action against Iran, while Israel’s military sees no urgent need for an attack and U.S. Central Command denied reports that Washington told Israel to prepare for a new confrontation.Key Facts
- Netanyahu’s government remains in power after losing its parliamentary majority and will continue until a new governing majority forms.
- Israel’s Basic Law says an interim government continues the duties of a regular government.
- Supreme Court precedent says an outgoing government should show restraint on irreversible decisions unless they are urgent.
- Legal analysts say security matters can qualify as an exception, and a caretaker prime minister can legally order military action.
- Israeli media reported that Netanyahu’s security cabinet directed the military to increase preparations for a possible attack on Iran.
- Israeli media reported that Netanyahu has repeatedly urged U.S. President Donald Trump to support a new military campaign against Iran.
- U.S. Central Command dismissed as speculation a report that Washington had told Israel to prepare for a new confrontation.
- Channel 13 reported that Israel’s military sees no urgent need to attack Iran and presented that assessment to Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.
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