Israeli authors: Cabinet must vote on Iran strike
Amoz Oz among top Israeli writers demanding PM not to attack Iran without cabinet's authorization
Several prominent authors are demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
not order an attack on Iran
without permission from his cabinet.
The letter is the latest chapter in an unprecedented public debate over whether to attack Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
Calling the Bluff?
Foreign Ministry spokesperson says 'even if some officials in the illegitimate regime want to carry out such a stupid action, there are those inside who won't allow it because they know they would suffer very severe consequences'
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are believed to favor such a strike, while top former defense officials oppose it. Recent comments attributed to Barak have raised speculation that Israel might be preparing to attack.
In the letter, the authors threaten to take legal action if Netanyahu doesn't commit by the end of the week to a vote in his 30-member Cabinet.
Among the signatories is acclaimed author Amos Oz.
