Netanyahu and Eisenkot hold briefing 'on the security and diplomatic challenges' facing Israel

After Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot demanded a security briefing while alleging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to evade proper oversight over security policy yesterday, the two leaders confirmed they held a security briefing lasting about two hours.

In a rare joint statement, Netanyahu and Eisenkot stated: "Eisenkot was briefed on the security and diplomatic challenges facing the State of Israel at this time. It was agreed that further briefings would be provided as necessary.”