Israeli Journalist Accuses Netanyahu of Existential Threat to Israel
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- Journalist Guy Peleg stated Israel faces an existential threat due to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu warned of enemy attacks ahead of elections in a video address.
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid met Netanyahu for a security briefing.
- Other politicians accused Netanyahu of politicizing security for electoral gain.
- Peleg called for Netanyahu's removal, citing damage that needs repair.
Journalist Guy Peleg, a legal correspondent for Channel 12 News and a host on 103FM radio, stated on Sunday that Israel faces an existential threat, "primarily because of him" referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Peleg criticized Netanyahu's recent video address, delivered with an Air Force plane behind him, in which the Prime Minister warned that "enemies will try to attack us" ahead of the elections. Netanyahu also issued a stern message to Israel's adversaries, stating, "Don't mess with us, not now and not ever. Our long arm will reach you anywhere, anytime."
Peleg, a vocal critic of Netanyahu, suggested that the Prime Minister's statements were part of a sophisticated spin operation aimed at distracting the public and issuing "apocalyptic threats." He asserted that while Israel is indeed in existential danger, Netanyahu is the primary cause, and his damage will take time to repair, adding, "but first he must go."
Following Netanyahu's video, Opposition leader Yair Lapid requested a meeting with the Prime Minister to receive security updates and understand if the threats were real. Lapid also commented that Netanyahu "suddenly takes warnings seriously when there are elections." The Prime Minister agreed to Lapid's request, and they met for a security briefing that also included Military Secretary Guy Marqizano.
From the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, a statement was released saying that if Netanyahu's security concerns are valid, the Opposition leader must be immediately updated to ensure the threat is real and not a political maneuver to influence the elections. The party emphasized that Israel's security must not be mixed with election campaigns, even for appearances.
Additionally, Yair Golan, Chairman of the Democrats, criticized Netanyahu, stating that "Israel cannot rely on Netanyahu when he claims his motives are not political." Golan urged Netanyahu to reveal any security threats to the Opposition leader and account to the public, accusing the Prime Minister of fearing electoral defeat and attempting to use Israel's security to disrupt the elections.
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