Israel: Army Commander Zamir reportedly requires written and signed approval before acting on Iran's orders Channel 12 reported on a growing conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir over the implementation of a military order related to Iran, which, according to security sources, could lead to a sudden confrontation and a wider escalation. Zamir, the report states, requested a thorough examination of the operational implications and signed written legal approval from political authorities before executing the order. Informed sources in the Israeli military warned against potential decisions by Netanyahu on the eve of the parliamentary elections on Tuesday, October 27.