Lapid Requests Security Briefing From Netanyahu over His Remarks, PM's Office: 'Milit
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential attacks before the October 27 election during a visit to Tel Nof Air Force Base. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid subsequently demanded and received a security briefing from Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu declared Israel has "indications" that enemies might attack, prompting Lapid to insist on a personal briefing. While reports suggest the Tel Nof visit was scheduled earlier, the premier's warning triggered immediate demands for clarity.
- Lapid stated the security establishment is prepared and urged against public panic. He criticized the government, claiming the IDF is missing 15,000 Chareidim and demanding their draft to address combat personnel shortage.
- Asserting that elections should proceed as scheduled, Lapid called for a coordination meeting involving the Shin Bet and the Central Elections Committee. He emphasized security threats must be handled professionally, not as "election videos."
- Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party questioned whether the security warning was a "political maneuver," as opposition leaders debate if the intelligence disclosure addressed genuine threats or aimed to influence the election.
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In Israel, opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning against using security threats as election propaganda.
LAPID AFTER SECURITY BRIEFING: ‘No Reason For Public Panic’ — Blasts Netanyahu Over IDF Base Video And Chareidi Draft
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid said Tuesday night that Israel’s security establishment is prepared for potential threats surrounding next month’s election, following a security briefing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prompted by the premier’s warning earlier in the day. Netanyahu said during a visit to the Tel Nof Air Force Base that Israel has “indications” that […]
Israeli opposition leader to meet Netanyahu after PM's warning of looming attack
Netanyahu's remarks that 'enemies' will strike Israel before the October election drew suspicion from opposition leaders, with Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party demanding his video statement be removed
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