But for dozens of former Israeli security commanders, the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government are the biggest threat yet to the country’s future. Its leaders say they will disband once they feel the looming threat to Israel's security is removed. Karadi said the government's steps are affecting all aspects of Israeli security, including the police. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been promised a national guard force that critics have likened to a personal militia that would undermine the already overburdened police force. Pardo, who was appointed by Netanyahu in 2011, said the prime minister was once attentive to the counsel of his security chiefs.

Source: ABC News September 13, 2023 17:26 UTC