PNN – A former Prime Minister of the Zionist regime described Netanyahu as a “wounded animal” and warned against embarking on a military adventure.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; Ehud Barak—in an article published in full on the Haaretz newspaper’s website—stated that the Israeli regime is currently in an extremely critical, dangerous, and emergency situation.
Barak, who also served as the regime’s Minister of War, accused Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to manufacture a crisis in the coming days—aimed at provoking a response from Iran, dragging Israel into a war, and ultimately preventing the formation of a new cabinet.
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Barak wrote: For several months, I have been publicly warning that Netanyahu is behaving like a wounded animal; to remain in power, he would stop at nothing—from disrupting the elections and refusing to recognize their results, to even initiating a “deceptive war.” I recall the astonished expressions on the faces of the committee members as they heard these words. Yet, in the end, the first two scenarios actually came to pass, and the third is currently unfolding before our very eyes.
Two and a half weeks ago, an aircraft—in a provocative move—approached Iran’s borders, aiming to trigger a miscalculation on the Iranian side that could pave the way for war. Furthermore, just two days before the elections, a covert operation—one capable of igniting a war—was thwarted at the very last moment.
Barak added that in neither of these two instances were the necessary legal procedures—which must be followed to obtain authorization for any action that could potentially lead to war—observed. These procedures include the participation of the Chief of the General Staff and the Head of Military Intelligence in the deliberations and decision-making process, the review and approval of the matter by the Cabinet, and the notification of the Leader of the Opposition and the Chair of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Currently, under the interim government, the matter is being reviewed within a confidential subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, with the Prime Minister in attendance.
He emphasized: I do not possess specific information, but I can infer things by reading between the lines. Netanyahu remains committed to the idea of carrying out a provocative military action—one that would compel Iran to respond by firing missiles at Israel. In such a scenario, war could become inevitable. The formation of a new government would be delayed or ultimately fail—which is precisely the intended objective. Netanyahu is prepared to take action even without Trump’s approval, especially if that action is framed as a response to missiles being fired at Israel.
Barak stated: Thwarting this plot is of vital importance. It is worth noting that, to the best of my knowledge, no intelligence source possesses information indicating that action against Iran must be taken right now, rather than a few weeks from now.
Ehud Barak further urged the leader of the “Change Coalition” to file a petition with the Attorney General of Israel, requesting a ruling to strip the interim Prime Minister—who is currently managing state affairs—of the authority to initiate military operations; this process should be carried out following the necessary legal and formal procedures. Secondly, Netanyahu, his ministers, and others must be explicitly warned that should they act in the manner described, they will be held responsible for the consequences of their actions. They are well aware of the laws pertaining to “manifestly illegal acts.”
He emphasized that it must be made clear that the new government will examine the matter—either by initiating a criminal investigation or by establishing a government commission of inquiry—and will demand that the findings of this review be presented within three to four months. All relevant individuals are advised to document their positions and retain these records. I believe that such steps will make it more difficult for Netanyahu to implement his plans, facilitate the clear articulation of positions by those participating in the discussions, and reduce the likelihood of such a scenario coming to pass.