Rival says Netanyahu ‘fear-mongering’ ahead of vote
The prime minister convened Israeli officials for a security briefing after warning that enemies may attack before the Oct 27 elections.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid alleged on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was engaging in fear-mongering ahead of the October 27 elections. Lapid, citing a late-night security briefing he requested, stated that there is no need to alarm the public. Netanyahu, whose poll numbers show a tight race for re-election, has been warning Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and even the Palestinian Authority, threatening retaliation if attacked.
The opposition leader expressed disbelief that Netanyahu had ignored warnings regarding the October 7 Hamas attack and now, just 28 days before the vote, was focusing on fear-mongering. Lapid emphasized that security threats should be managed professionally and responsibly, urging Netanyahu to stop using military bases for election-related videos.
The opposition leader, a former centrist prime minister, emphasized that Israel's military bases are not suitable settings for election-related activities.
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