Lapid Slams Government Over Flydubai Incident, Blames Netanyahu

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid fiercely criticized the government, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai aircraft. Lapid accused the government of evading responsibility and failing to ensure such incidents do not recur. Speaking on Kan radio, Lapid stated that shirking responsibility has become the government's standard approach, with officials disavowing accountability during failures and then seeking photo opportunities with successful rescuers.

Lapid specifically challenged statements by Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who attributed the security of foreign flights to security agencies. He questioned the safety of air travel if authorities cannot guarantee against a repeat of the incident. The opposition leader also addressed external threats, asserting that the government is responsible for preventing attacks on aircraft, interference in elections, and a recurrence of the October 7th attacks, accusing Netanyahu of failing in these duties.

In a political context, Lapid commented on the "Yamina" party, led by Naftali Bennett, stating it would oppose a rotation government. He argued that past experiences show such governments lead to paralysis and are ineffective, citing an inability to recruit even a single Haredi soldier. Lapid concluded by remarking that surviving under the current government feels like a miracle.