Yair Lapid is convinced: Netanyahu may very well attack Iran before the elections

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu may attack Iran before the elections, despite asserting there is no intelligence justification for it. Lapid criticizes the government for security failures and the high cost of living, presenting his party "Together" as the election surprise. He calls for replacing the government and restoring foreign relations.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid stated in an interview with Maariv that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may order an attack on Iran before the upcoming elections, despite claiming there is no current intelligence justification for it. Lapid harshly criticizes the government for security failures, arguing that despite the "brilliant victories" of the IDF, Hamas and Hezbollah have not been eliminated. He attacks the handling of the cost of living and accuses Likud of transferring coalition funds to the ultra-Orthodox at the public's expense. Lapid presents his new party "Together" as the election surprise, comparing the current atmosphere to that of 2013. He expresses interest in the position of Foreign Minister and warns of a severe international crisis including an American demand to halt aid to Israel. Lapid states that foreign relations must be restored, calling it an "existential issue."