Israeli Warnings: Netanyahu Excludes the Security Establishment in Gaza Decisions

Officials in the security system and the Israeli cabinet for political and security affairs have warned against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's continued exclusion of security leaders and ministers from participating in decisions related to the war on Gaza. They noted a growing sense of marginalization, as they are not actually involved in discussions despite Netanyahu's public statements about coordination with the army.

According to reports from Channel 12 in Israel, key decisions regarding the war on Gaza are being made unilaterally by Netanyahu and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, which is causing tension between the political and security levels. This marginalization reflects the depth of the division within Israeli state institutions.

Disagreements are increasing between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, with these disputes involving issues related to the strategic course of the war and its management, raising concerns about the effectiveness of decisions made in the absence of actual coordination.

At the same time, several cities in Israel are witnessing increasing protests calling for an end to the war on Gaza, as dozens of Israelis demonstrated in Hod Hasharon demanding a prisoner exchange to bring Israeli captives back to their families. These protests reflect growing anxiety among citizens about the repercussions of the war.

Reports have also indicated that Israeli activists, including reservists, organized a protest outside Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's home, where they poured red paint on the walls of the house to symbolize the blood that will be shed if Israel occupies the city of Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned this act, describing it as a "criminal act," emphasizing that the Israeli army operates with morality and determination to defeat Hamas and ensure the return of the abductees. He also called on the authorities to pursue the extremists who targeted the Chief of Staff's home.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz strongly condemned the protesters who vandalized the Chief of Staff's home, considering it a crossing of the red line that requires the law enforcement system to take strict action against the perpetrators.

Disagreements within Israel have escalated after Hamas announced its acceptance of the mediators' proposal (Qatar and Egypt), while Israel responded to this step with indifference, further intensifying political tensions.