Hezbollah drones could reach Tel Aviv, Jerusalem if government doesn't act, Liberman warns

Avigdor Liberman, former Israeli defense minister, issued a stark warning on Monday, asserting that Hezbollah's increasingly sophisticated explosive drones could soon target major Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Speaking at a faction meeting of his Yisrael Beytenu party, Liberman criticized the current government's military strategy in the North, describing it as unclear and ineffective.

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Anyone who has not yet understood must understand that it is only a matter of a short time before we see those explosive drones in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

"Anyone who has not yet understood must understand that it is only a matter of a short time before we see those explosive drones in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem," Liberman stated. He implored the "October 7 government" to "come to its senses and make real decisions." He emphasized the need for a decisive conclusion to the conflict, rather than continuing to "tread water and sacrifice our soldiers in the North without purpose."

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I suggest that the October 7 government come to its senses and make real decisions. We must bring this to a decisive conclusion. We cannot continue to tread water and sacrifice our soldiers in the North without purpose.

Liberman's comments come amid escalating concerns over Hezbollah's use of explosive drones against Israeli Defense Forces in southern Lebanon. The former minister also took the opportunity to address Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar! Party and a former IDF chief of staff. While expressing respect for Eisenkot as a "serious and values-driven person," Liberman questioned his readiness for the role of prime minister.

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I appreciate Gadi. He is a serious and values-driven person. The more people like him enter politics, the better and higher quality the political system will be.

"The same applies in government," Liberman said, drawing a parallel to military promotions. "The proper path before becoming prime minister is to serve for at least several years as a senior minister, preferably in two roles, and at least one position after the initial political launch." He suggested that extensive government experience is as crucial for a politician as high military rank is for a top general.

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The same applies in government. The proper path before becoming prime minister is to serve for at least several years as a senior minister, preferably in two roles, and at least one position after the initial political launch.