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‘No strategic objective’: Opposition criticizes government’s handling of Iran conflict

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the government's handling of the conflict with Iran, stating it lacks a clear strategic objective.
  • Lapid argued that the repeated rounds of fighting paralyze the economy and endanger citizens without achieving military goals.
  • Other opposition leaders, like Avidgor Liberman, called for a decisive strategy and a new plan of attack against Iran, including targeting Kharg Island.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday sharply criticized the government's strategy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that the country is failing to achieve its military objectives and is drawing citizens into repeated rounds of confrontation without a clear purpose.

When war is forced upon us, we must strike with overwhelming and disproportionate force. But war alone cannot become our automatic response to every problem.

— Yair LapidLapid's criticism of Israel's approach to conflict with Iran.

Speaking at a Knesset press conference, Lapid stated that while he once supported action against Iran, the current fighting "serves no strategic objective of the State of Israel." He questioned the decision-making process, noting that Iran's own announcements indicated past Israeli operations did not advance the goal of overthrowing the regime or eliminating its nuclear or missile programs. Lapid emphasized that citizens are entitled to understand the reasons behind sacrifices, the optimal outcomes, and the risks involved.

"The government has not explained the purpose of the current round of fighting, not because it is a secret, but because it has no explanation," Lapid declared. He highlighted the paralysis of the economy and the constant need for citizens to shelter as consequences of this undefined strategy.

The government has not explained the purpose of the current round of fighting, not because it is a secret, but because it has no explanation.

— Yair LapidLapid's assertion that the government lacks a clear strategy for the conflict.

Other opposition figures echoed these criticisms. Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avidgor Liberman called for a decisive victory and a new attack plan against Iran. Liberman proposed severely striking Iran's Kharg Island, stating, "We will sink Kharg Island into the sea. If you go crazy, we know how to go crazier." He argued that Israel has been in a "war of attrition" for nearly three years and must shift to a strategy of decisive action.

We will sink Kharg Island into the sea. If you go crazy, we know how to go crazier.

— Avidgor LibermanLiberman's proposed aggressive strategy against Iran.
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