Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has weakened and become 'squeezable,' and that there has never been a more complete failure, according to Israeli media. The remarks escalate Lapid's criticism of Netanyahu's security and diplomatic conduct.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday sharpened his criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he has weakened and become 'squeezable' ('sachit' in Hebrew), and that there has never been a more total failure. The statement, reported via Israeli media channels, adds to a string of political attacks Lapid has leveled at Netanyahu in recent days.
This afternoon's remarks follow a similar broadside earlier Monday — reported by i24NEWS — in which Lapid said Netanyahu 'collapsed at the moment of truth' regarding the Iranian arena. At 14:39, The Zioneer reported Lapid calling Netanyahu's Iranian policy a 'total failure.' The new statement extends the attack to Netanyahu's overall political standing, framing him as vulnerable to pressure.
The language marks an escalation in tone even within the same day, as Lapid continues to frame Netanyahu's performance on security and diplomacy as historically poor. No specific trigger for the latest quote was given. The backdrop includes a contentious week in which President Trump publicly criticized Netanyahu's judgment in a series of media interviews.
2 developments
- DevelopingFormer PM Lapid: emerging Iran deal 'a complete failure' for Netanyahu
- DevelopingGantz, Liberman, Lapid slam Netanyahu's handling of reported US-Iran deal in faction meetings
- DevelopingDemocrats leader Yair Golan: Israel has lost initiative, Netanyahu is the problem
- DevelopingLapid slams Netanyahu, saying he 'collapsed at the moment of truth'
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