Israel Katz: no authorization is needed to attack Gaza

Israel Katz, acting Defense Minister of Israel, stated he does not require authorization for military actions in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, or Iran. His comments come amid political tensions following an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital that killed six. Katz emphasized that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) can conduct operations without opposition approval, asserting that security decisions are solely under the current government. This statement follows opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's call for restraint in military actions until a new government is formed. Katz reiterated that Israel's security is not dependent on political processes.