Zamir’s remarks came against the backdrop of a stormy meeting of the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet, where Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at Lt. Gen. Zamir and threatened to seek his dismissal.

Eyal Zamir has been instructed to present by Thursday a plan that meets the demands raised by cabinet ministers. Although he did not take part in the heated exchange between the ministers and the chief of staff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the military representatives of the requirement just minutes before the meeting concluded.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas launched a scathing attack on the terrorist organization during a rare public condemnation at a central Fatah Council conference in Ramallah.

The trip follows "technical talks" held in Baku between Israeli and Turkish delegations. Bilateral cooperation between Israel and Azerbaijan is expected to be a key focus of the discussions.