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Eisenkot rules out further Israeli strikes without direct threat

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Gadi Eisenkot, an Israeli political opponent, opposes further Israeli strikes against Iran without a direct and immediate threat to Israel. The position reflects disagreement with Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy, while Donald Trump is reportedly considering new military operations, according to the Wall Street Journal cited in the article.

Gadi Eisenkot, an Israeli political figure opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposes further Israeli strikes against Iran in the absence of a direct and immediate threat to Israel, the Zambian Observer reports. His position comes as US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering new large-scale military operations against Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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