PM pushing for wider power to declare war — report

The Justice Ministry is preparing a draft amendment to Israel’s Basic law that would allow the prime minister to declare war or order a military operation without the authorization of the full cabinet, and even without a vote of all the members of the security cabinet, Channel 2 News reports.

The legislation is being advanced by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the report.

The amendment is expected to come before the Knesset in the coming session.

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