{
  "id": 10813456,
  "title": "Rival says Netanyahu ‘fear-mongering’ ahead of vote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/rival-says-netanyahu-fear-mongering-ahead-of-vote",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T23:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/30/rival-says-netanyahu-fear-mongering-ahead-of-vote"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid branded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments as \"fear-mongering\" in the days leading up to the Oct 27 elections. Lapid, speaking after a late-night security briefing with Netanyahu, stated that there is no reason to panic the public and that elections will proceed as scheduled. He accused Netanyahu of not heeding warnings about the Oct 7 Hamas attack, which resulted in the deadliest assault on Israel. Lapid emphasized that security matters should be addressed professionally and responsibly, and criticized the prime minister's recent video in which he vowed retaliation against enemies, including Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and even the Palestinian Authority. The Israeli military has recently intensified its operations in Gaza and Lebanon, while Netanyahu has also escalated his rhetoric against leaders of Turkey, Syria, and Qatar.",
  "summary": "The prime minister convened Israeli officials for a security briefing after warning that enemies may attack before the Oct 27 elections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "After briefing by Netanyahu about alleged dangers, Lapid says no need to panic the public",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/after-briefing-by-netanyahu-about-alleged-dangers-lapid-says-no-need",
        "published": "2026-09-29T22:45:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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-10813476",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:30:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:32:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Netanyahu accused of ‘fear-mongering’ over warning of attack before vote by rival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/netanyahu-accused-of-fear-mongering-over-warning-of-attack-before",
        "published": "2026-09-30T01:03:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}