Yair Lapid delivered a sharp televised address criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the handling of the recent war involving Iran.
He argued that while Israel achieved notable military successes, these gains were overshadowed by what he described as a severe diplomatic failure.
According to Jerusalem Post, Lapid praised the Israeli military and citizens for their resilience, emphasizing that the armed forces carried out their missions effectively.
However, he insisted that military achievements alone do not guarantee victory without a clear diplomatic strategy.
According to him, the government failed to plan for how the conflict would end, leading to what he called one of the worst diplomatic collapses in Israel’s history.
He accused Netanyahu of misleading both the Israeli public and international allies, particularly the United States.
Lapid claimed that Israel had little to no influence over the ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran, despite government assertions to the contrary.
This, he said, weakened trust between the two allies and diminished Israel’s standing on the global stage.
Lapid further criticized the government’s internal management of the war, pointing to a lack of preparation for civilian needs, including inadequate protection, planning, and support systems.
He argued that citizens were left vulnerable while the leadership focused on political messaging rather than practical solutions.
In his remarks, Lapid also highlighted that key threats remained unresolved, including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ongoing missile dangers from regional groups.
He concluded that Israel’s leadership had failed to turn battlefield success into a meaningful strategic outcome.
Ending his speech, Lapid called for more responsible and experienced leadership, stressing that the Israeli public deserved transparency, competence, and a clear long-term vision for national security……See More
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