Lapid: Israel's foreign relations 'disaster,' must be considered integral part of national security
Lapid said Israel's diplomatic relationships could bolster its access to advanced weapons, intelligence cooperation, technology, energy, scientific partnerships and global markets.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid presented a six-point plan for rebuilding Israel's foreign relations at the B Yachad National Security Conference in Tel Aviv, warning that the country's international standing had entered a "disaster zone" and that foreign policy must be treated as an integral part of national security. Lapid criticized the Netanyahu government for its negligence, arrogance, and amateurism in handling international relations, particularly regarding the rotation of foreign ministers and the absence of a permanent head of Israel's national public diplomacy apparatus.
He argued that despite the damage, foreign governments distinguish between Israel and its current government, and with the right management, the situation can be reversed in a relatively short time.
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