Lapid Believes Netanyahu May Attack Iran Before Elections
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may attack Iran before the elections, citing distrust in the government's security judgment. Lapid also criticized the government's handling of the war and the cost of living, outlining his party's plans to combat monopolies and reduce expenses if elected. He expressed a desire to become Foreign Minister to restore Israel's strained international relations, particularly with the US and EU.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Opposition Leader Yair Lapid believes Prime Minister Netanyahu may attack Iran before elections.
- Lapid distrusts the current government's security decisions and criticizes its war performance.
- He predicts his "B'Yachad" party will be a surprise in the upcoming elections.
- Lapid plans to fight monopolies and reduce the cost of living by 30% in three years.
- He seeks to become Foreign Minister to repair Israel's damaged international relations.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid expressed strong conviction that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might launch an attack on Iran before the upcoming elections. Lapid stated that while current intelligence does not indicate a need for such an attack, he distrusts the government's security decisions. He criticized the government's handling of the war, asserting that Hamas and Hezbollah have not been eliminated despite promises of total victory. Lapid urged right-wing supporters to "wake up" and help replace the current government to achieve victory.
Looking ahead to the elections, Lapid predicted results similar to 2013, with the "B'Yachad" party potentially being the surprise of the election, performing better than polls suggest. He also addressed the issue of the cost of living, claiming Netanyahu has lost control and is afraid to discuss it due to potential ridicule. Lapid pointed to the transfer of billions to Haredi parties during the war as an example of misplaced priorities.
Lapid outlined plans for a potential "change bloc" government, including a genuine fight against monopolies to lower the cost of living, halting coalition funds to draft dodgers, and canceling the dual kashrut system. He aims to reduce the cost of living by 30% within three years, citing personal experience with rising grocery prices.
He attributed negative portrayals of him to a "poison machine" and Channel 14, operating under Netanyahu's direction, to deflect from his record as foreign minister, finance minister, and prime minister. Lapid also expressed interest in serving as Foreign Minister, emphasizing the need to repair Israel's international relations, particularly with the US and EU, which he described as currently severed.
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