Before the Elections: How Political Struggle Begins to Paralyze the IDF
Political struggle ahead of the elections is increasingly penetrating the Israel Defense Forces, tying the hands of the security establishment. This is reported by military correspondent for the Maariv newspaper, Avi Ashkenazi. According to him,…
Assessment
Political maneuvering ahead of elections is seeping into IDF operations, reportedly forcing the military to reduce activity and weigh every decision against the electoral calendar. Defense Minister Israel Katz has resumed full control of his ministry after internal party primaries and recently toured southern Lebanon with top commanders. The central question is how much longer operational effectiveness can survive this tension.