Opposition leader Yair Lapid told his faction on Monday that the current opposition is the most successful ever, and added that his mother has been voting for Itamar Ben Gvir for 30 years. The remarks were made during a faction meeting, according to a statement.
Yair Lapid, the opposition leader and head of the Yesh Atid party, made the remarks during a faction meeting on Monday. He praised the opposition's performance under his leadership, calling it the most successful in Israel's history. He also made a personal note, saying his mother has been voting for Ben Gvir for three decades, a reference to the far-right politician. The statement comes as the coalition continues to face political challenges. No further details were provided.
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