Egypt and world politics brief
“Israel’s security cannot wait”: Katz defends Netanyahu government’s powers as Lieberman warns of war
An RE brief based on a story published by Euronews Arabic on 12 November 2026.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz defended the caretaker government led by Benjamin Netanyahu retaining authority over the military and security decisions after the 27 October legislative election. Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot objected to major military decisions without oversight and security officials’ involvement, as efforts to form a new government continue.
Key numbers
- 27 October
- Legislative election date
- 67 of 120
- Legislators recommending Eisenkot
- 46
- Legislators backing Netanyahu’s continuation
- 28 days
- Eisenkot’s government-formation mandate
- 14 days
- Possible extension to the mandate
- 15 November
- Expected date of the security cabinet meeting