Itamar Fleishman Condemns Yair Lapid for Fueling Antisemitic Conspiracy Claims in US

Itamar Fleishman, a panelist on Channel 14's "The Patriots," sharply criticized opposition leader Yair Lapid for his recent remarks on CNN, where Lapid called "Jewish terror a disgrace to Israel." Fleishman warned that such statements could have dangerous repercussions for Jews in the United States, predicting potential bloodshed abroad rather than in Israel. He accused Lapid of "pouring gasoline on the antisemitic conspiracy" that is rampant in the US, suggesting Lapid's comments exacerbate tensions and misunderstandings about Israeli settlers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Fleishman elaborated that Lapid's rhetoric not only targets Netanyahu and settlers in Judea and Samaria but also fails to grasp the severity of rising antisemitism in America. He described Lapid's actions as shameful and likened them to collaborating with Nazi propagandists. Fleishman also criticized both Lapid and Naftali Bennett for their silence regarding settlers, warning that if they come to power, the situation for Jews in the US could worsen significantly. The controversy highlights ongoing political divisions in Israel and concerns about the international impact of Israeli political discourse.