No politician has the right to risk Israel’s national security – opinion

The article argues that cognitive warfare against Israel has become a national security threat, requiring serious consequences for actions that damage Israel's image. It criticizes the Israeli government's mild response to MK Zvi Sukkot's unauthorized demolition of a Palestinian monument, where he acted "without authority" while under IDF protection. The author compares this incident to the case of Mordechai Vanunu, emphasizing that no individual has the right to make national security decisions for the country, regardless of their intentions. The piece also highlights other instances of Israeli politicians and soldiers whose actions have negatively impacted Israel's strategic interests, such as Yair Golan's comments on Israel becoming a "pariah state" and a soldier striking a statue of Jesus. The author concludes that the government's current approach of mere condemnation or reprimand is insufficient, sending a dangerous message that the rewards of such actions may outweigh the costs. Meaningful consequences are necessary to protect Israel's strategic interests on the cognitive battlefield.