{
  "id": 10806250,
  "title": "Lapid hits Netanyahu over 'fear-mongering' attack warning ahead of election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lapid-hits-netanyahu-over-fear-mongering-attack-warning-ahead-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T23:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1544317/lapid-hits-netanyahu-over-fear-mongering-attack-warning-ahead-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for fear-mongering after alleging potential attacks ahead of the upcoming Oct 27 elections. Netanyahu, who is in a tight race for re-election, had warned Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority, vowing retaliation if attacked. During a late-night meeting, Lapid requested a security briefing from Netanyahu and expressed concern over the prime minister's shift in rhetoric, accusing him of failing to follow warnings about the Oct 7 Hamas attack. Lapid emphasized the need for professional and responsible handling of security threats, stating that military bases should not be used for election campaign purposes. Netanyahu's office confirmed that a detailed briefing about potential attacks on various fronts was provided to Lapid after his request.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM: Israel’s opposition chief early Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fear-mongering after he alleged that enemies may attack before Oct 27 elections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Netanyahu claims indications of attack plot by ‘enemies’ ahead of election; Lapid to be briefed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/netanyahu-claims-indications-of-attack-plot-by-enemies-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:43:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Lapid after security briefing with Netanyahu: No reason to cause public panic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lapid-after-security-briefing-with-netanyahu-no-reason-to-cause",
        "published": "2026-09-29T20:48:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lapid-no-need-for-public-panic-despite-netanyahus-claims-of-possible",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:30:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rival says Netanyahu ‘fear-mongering’ ahead of vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/rival-says-netanyahu-fear-mongering-ahead-of-vote",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:30:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}