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Netanyahu Reportedly Ordered Military Action Tied to Iran. Israel's Top Commander Resisted.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly got into an "unprecedented confrontation" with Prime Minister Netanyahu over military action related to Iran. (Credit: Getty Images)

Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir resisted orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to carry out military action that could have led to escalation with Iran, according to a new report.

Local outlet Channel 12 described the situation as an "unprecedented confrontation" that has been unfolding over the past days. Citing anonymous military sources, it added that Zamir sought signed documents showing legal authorization for the action.

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