Jerusalem:Israel's security cabinet has issued directives for the military to intensify preparations for a potential attack on Iran, as reported by the Israeli public broadcaster KAN.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, these directives from the security cabinet could lead the Israeli military to engage in activities that might provoke a war. The announcement followed a statement from Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, urging caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid unnecessary military actions until a new government is established.

The security cabinet's last in-person meeting occurred on October 5, prior to the October 27 legislative elections. Another meeting is scheduled for Sunday, as reported by Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth daily. Eisenkot, in a statement on the US social media platform X, cautioned against deploying security forces without a direct and immediate threat, highlighting potential negative impacts on Israeli democracy and public trust.

The warning comes amidst reports of disagreements between Netanyahu and Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding actions against Iran. Channel 12 reported that Zamir considered Netanyahu's approach as potentially leading to confrontation and advised caution, especially given US President Donald Trump's reluctance to engage in another conflict.

The US and Israel previously conducted military strikes against Iran on February 28, resulting in retaliatory actions by Tehran. Despite an April ceasefire and a framework agreement in June, hostilities resumed as negotiations between Washington and Tehran reached an impasse.