Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Summary
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that enemies may try to attack Israel before the October 7 election. Opposition leader Yair Lapid disagreed, saying there is no need to panic the public and accusing Netanyahu of using security warnings to influence the election.Key Facts
- Netanyahu warned of possible attacks from enemies like Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority before the upcoming election.
- Lapid, leader of the opposition Yesh Atid party, called Netanyahu’s warnings "fear-mongering" and said the election will happen on time.
- Lapid criticized Netanyahu for using military bases in campaign videos and for ignoring warnings before the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
- Over 76,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began after the Hamas-led attacks.
- The election on October 7 is the first in Israel since the Hamas attacks and ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
- Netanyahu has denied reports that his Middle East partners warned him about the October 7 Hamas attacks.
- Polls show a tight race between Netanyahu’s Likud party and opposition groups, with no clear majority winner.
- Opposition leaders, including Lapid and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, are coordinating efforts to remove Netanyahu’s government.
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