The security briefing between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot in Jerusalem has ended after about two hours, Yedioth Ahronoth reports, according to the Turkish outlet Sondakika. It was Eisenkot's first security briefing since the 27 October elections, according to Al-Monitor.
A joint statement from the prime minister's office and Eisenkot said he had been briefed on the security and diplomatic challenges facing Israel. It said the two had agreed to keep exchanging information if needed. The statement, as reported, does not mention Iran or any military strike.
Al-Monitor reports that the defence minister, Israel Katz, said in a statement that he, Netanyahu and the military chief, Eyal Zamir, see eye to eye on the Iranian threat. Katz said Iran policy was being handled "in full coordination with the military". Ynet had earlier reported opposition figures accusing Netanyahu of pushing for unilateral action on Iran despite reported opposition from Zamir.
Katz also said on Thursday morning that the government does not need opposition approval to instruct the military to operate in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria or the West Bank, according to Al-Monitor.
Netanyahu's office has announced that the security cabinet will convene on Sunday 15 November.