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Netanyahu's Campaign Video Comparing Political Opposition to Schoolyard Bullying Draws Fire
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago
What happened
Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign video, which likens political opposition to child bullying. Lapid called the comparison a "disgusting use of tragedy" and a "lie," stating Netanyahu always intended to form a government with Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- 01Lapid calls Netanyahu's campaign video a "disgusting use of tragedy."
- 02The video compares political opposition to child bullying.
- 03Lapid denies claims of a political boycott against Netanyahu.
- 04He cites Netanyahu's refusal to form a government without Ben-Gvir.
- 05Lapid states Netanyahu always wanted a government with Ben-Gvir and Haredim.
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