Israel Katz Goes on the Attack: 'There Is One Prime Minister, One Defense Minister'
Gantz called for restraint during the transitional government period, and the Defense Minister responds with a sharp attack. Between the statements on Iran and the demand for security updates, the confrontation between the sides escalates.
Assessment
Israel Katz is escalating a public confrontation with Gadi Eisenkot, rejecting any notion of shared authority during a transitional government. The defense minister's sharp response to Eisenkot's call for restraint signals a deliberate power play, not a policy dispute. Watch whether this clash spills into operational decisions on Iran or security briefings, where the real stakes lie.