Israel's opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fearmongering ahead of elections

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Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fearmongering by claiming enemies might attack before the October 27 elections. Lapid requested an urgent security briefing, stating that while threats exist, there is no reason to panic the public and that security matters should be handled professionally, not as election campaign material.

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stoking security fears by claiming that enemies might attack ahead of the 27 October elections. Lapid reportedly requested an urgent security briefing after Netanyahu on Tuesday said that there were "indications" that Israel’s enemies could try to attack the country before elections began.

Israel's opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fearmongering ahead of elections

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