Israel’s drone threat from the North could soon reach Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Yisrael Beytenu chairman and former defense minister MK Avigdor Liberman warned during a faction meeting in the Knesset on Monday.
According to Liberman, the government must “come to its senses” and make “real decisions” rather than continue what he described as an unclear military approach in the North.
“Anyone who has not yet understood must understand that it is only a matter of a short time before we see those explosive drones in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,” Liberman said.
“I suggest that the October 7 government come to its senses and make real decisions. We must bring this to a decisive conclusion. We cannot continue to tread water and sacrifice our soldiers in the North without purpose,” he added.
His comments came amid heightened concern over Hezbollah’s use of explosive drones against IDF troops in southern Lebanon.
Liberman also addressed Yashar! Party chairman MK Gadi Eisenkot, saying he respected the former IDF chief of staff and viewed him as a serious and principled figure.
Liberman said Eisenkot does not have political experience necessary to be prime minister
“I appreciate Gadi. He is a serious and values-driven person,” Liberman said. “The more people like him enter politics, the better and higher quality the political system will be.”
Liberman said that just as an officer must go through the ranks before becoming IDF chief of staff, a politician should gain substantial government experience before becoming prime minister.
“To be chief of staff, you need to have been a general,” Liberman said, noting that Eisenkot had served as Military Intelligence chief, Northern Command head, and deputy chief of staff.
“The same applies in government,” he added. “The proper path before becoming prime minister is to serve for at least several years as a senior minister, preferably in two roles, and at least one position after the initial political launch.”