'Crisis of trust' between Netanyahu and generals, Yedioth Ahronoth reports
A crisis of trust is emerging between the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the military, including the defence minister, Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Monday.
The Israeli daily said Netanyahu is "angry" at the leadership of the army and believes they bear responsibility for the failure to detect or stop the Hamas-led attack on 7 October.
The premier is reportedly reacting with "impatience" to opinions and assessments presented to him by senior generals and is hesitant to adopt their recommendations.
His relationship with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is also shaky, the paper said. Israeli media previously reported the two disagreed over launching a preemptive strike against Hezbollah, with Gallant advocating for it and Netanyahu stopping it.
The disagreements are hindering the government's ability to make unanimous decisions on key issues regarding the next steps in the war, Yedioth Ahronoth added.
The spokesperson of the Israeli military previously said troops are ready for a ground invasion of Gaza but are waiting for a political green light.