Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?

What happened: Israel's caretaker government under Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be Why it matters: Analysts say a caretaker prime minister can legally take Israel to war, but the opposition demands no action unless critical, and the military establishment sees no urgent need to attack. What happened: Israel's caretaker government under Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be weighing new military action against Iran, and the security cabinet ordered the military to step up preparations for an attack, according to Israeli media. Key numbers: Parliamentary elections were held last month.

Israel's caretaker government under Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be

Analysts say a caretaker prime minister can legally take Israel to war, but the opposition demands no action unless critical, and the military establishment sees no urgent need to attack. What happened: Israel's caretaker government under Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be weighing new military action against Iran, and the security cabinet ordered the military to step up preparations for an attack, according to Israeli media. Key numbers: Parliamentary elections were held last month.