Benjamin Netanyahu had a great explanation for why he did not bring his security concept to the government for approval: the ministers. For many years, even decades, Benjamin Netanyahu did not present to the only forum authorized to give it validity the security concept that he thought the country he heads needed. In March 2025, his office explained to the State Comptroller that even if the government ministers agreed to the concept, "they will not vote to approve it, each for their own legitimate reasons - but the biases" imply that each minister wants budgets to go to his sector, and a security concept usually means more money for security. In other words, the prime minister knew in advance what would happen in the vote that did not take place. It is a pity that when it comes to Hamas, the ability to predict intentions was a little less developed. "I am giving formal expression here to what we are already doing," he explained last night (Sunday) at the press conference. Last time, his office also claimed that the concept had already been implemented. The Comptroller made it clear that this is no substitute for discussion and approval by the authorized bodies. It turns out that the word "formally" also has two meanings: for the Comptroller - a decision in the government or cabinet; for Netanyahu - a briefing for reporters. The real meaning of "formally" is that in this matter as well, and perhaps especially in this matter, Netanyahu does as he pleases, as if he is the state and the state is him. He sets the rules for himself, he defines the perceptions, he decides what and how to release (and the harsh conclusions of the submarine committee are just a drop in the ocean) and he determines the strategy, and then carves the historical memory, by setting procedures for releasing material - only he decides, and this without any authority, what will come out and how it will be portrayed. Netanyahu believes that he will not win a majority in the government - and was content with a press conference. @YRubovitch @YediotAhronot @ynetalerts https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/sjzndrqhme