US EditionIsraeli opposition leader rallies behind Netanyahu’s Iran operation, suspending months of criticism
- Despite months of harsh criticism, Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz, key figures in the opposition, expressed their support for Netanyahu’s military actions against Iran beginning June 13, 2025, prioritizing national solidarity over their political disagreements.
- This shift followed Netanyahu's preemptive strikes against Iran's nuclear sites amid escalating tensions and a confidence vote his government faced one day before launching Operation Rising Lion.
- Lapid emphasized that the strikes were necessary and called for unity and resilience, despite his prior calls to oust Netanyahu and their bitter political rivalry.
- Military clashes since June 13, 2025, have led to at least 24 Israeli fatalities and more than 220 Iranian casualties, while a recent poll indicated that 83% of Jewish Israelis support the offensive compared to only 12% of Arab Israelis.
- The opposition’s backing indicates broad consensus on preventing Iran’s nuclear capability, although Hadash and Maki oppose the campaign, warning it could start a dangerous regional war.
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How has Israel’s opposition responded to the Iran conflict?
As Israel wages its most direct military confrontation with Iran to date, military exchanges have claimed at least 24 Israeli lives and over 220 Iranian casualties since the strikes began on 13 June. The New Arab takes a look at how opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government - Jewish and Palestinian, left, centre, and right - have responded to the conflict. Centre The political centre, represented by opposition leaders Y…
Israel's opposition leader rallies behind Iran operation, after months of criticizing Netanyahu
Israel's opposition leader pushed just days ago to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But Yair Lapid has now suspended what's been months of bitter criticism against his political rival and is now rallying behind Netanyahu's operation against Iran.
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Roughly 24 hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a blistering assault on Iran, Israel’s opposition was scheming to bring down his government. Now, just days into the ongoing operation against Iran, the opposition has closed ranks behind the effort, suspending months of bitter criticism against Netanyahu and his handling of the war in Gaza. It’s a sharp about-face for a constellation of parties that have criticized Netanyahu thr…
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