Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "fear-mongering" after Netanyahu warned of potential attacks before next month's general election. Lapid dismissed the warning as a political tactic, contrasting it with Netanyahu's alleged failure to heed warnings before the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Why it matters
This political clash highlights intense domestic tensions and security concerns in Israel ahead of an election, potentially impacting public trust and the country's political stability amidst ongoing conflict.
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu’s warning of possible attacks during next month’s general election.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Opposition leader and former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks during a party event on September 6, 2026, in Tel Aviv, Israel [Erik Marmor/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 30 Sep 2026 30 Sep 2026 Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “fear-mongering” after the incumbent leader warned that the country’s enemies may attack before next month’s general election .
Lapid, who heads the Yesh Atid party, dismissed the warning after meeting the prime minister on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, Netanyahu posted an online video that showed him posing in front of a fighter jet at a military base and saying there were “indications that, ahead of the elections, our enemies will try to attack us”.
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