Netanyahu fails to hold security assessment with Lapid, contrary to law

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to conduct legally mandated security assessments, stating no such meetings have occurred since April. This comes amid escalating tensions with Iran and Hezbollah, and Lapid's spokesperson confirmed the lack of updates to the opposition leader.

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would be one of the most shocking failures of Israeli foreign and security policy, and it would be entirely on Netanyahu’s account.

Knesset law requires the prime minister to update the opposition leader on state matters at least monthly. Lapid specifically attacked reports of an emerging US deal with Iran, labeling it a "shocking failure of Israeli foreign and security policy" that would be solely Netanyahu's responsibility. He dismissed any attempts at damage control through media or AI-generated content.

Lapid asserted that Israel's attacks on Iran lacked a "productive strategy," arguing that military objectives were not being met while citizens were drawn into repeated conflicts. He detailed several alleged shortcomings by Netanyahu, including misrepresenting risks to the US, failing to build a professional team to engage with American decision-makers, and not persuading the US to target Iran's energy facilities or include its ballistic missile program in negotiations.

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No press conference and no media spin or AI-generated video will conceal the failure

Furthermore, Lapid accused Netanyahu of underestimating the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and failing to hold serious discussions about its potential closure, despite prior warnings. He also criticized the prime minister for not considering the impact of rising US oil prices before congressional elections and for allowing sanctions relief that would inject billions into Iran's economy under IRGC supervision. Lapid also blamed Netanyahu for not anticipating attacks on Gulf states' energy facilities and for not leveraging ties with Gulf countries for a joint campaign, despite Netanyahu's claims of having "changed the Middle East."

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We changed the Middle East.