Likud Slams Lapid Over Netanyahu Portrayal in Campaign

The Likud party has launched a scathing attack on opposition leader Yair Lapid, accusing him of misleadingly using the image of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his campaign.

The Likud's statement, disseminated through its rapid response unit, referred to Lapid with derogatory terms, questioning his awareness and accusing him of seeking attention. The party asserted that Lapid lacks substance and cannot compare to Netanyahu, claiming that Lapid and other opposition figures are solely focused on Netanyahu.

Likud further criticized Lapid's past political actions, referencing his alleged capitulation to Mansour Abbas and the transfer of NIS 50 billion, implying a lack of action against Iran during his tenure. The party also attacked Lapid's electoral performance, calling him a "foolish and bitter obsessive" whose party is sinking in the polls.

The party's rhetoric suggests a deep animosity and a strategy to discredit Lapid by associating him with perceived failures and a lack of genuine political contribution, while consistently elevating Netanyahu.