Lapid slams Netanyahu policy as top disaster for Israel

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has sharply criticized the government for the country's absence from recent ceasefire negotiations, labeling the exclusion a strategic failure.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Lapid voiced his concerns via social media, targeting the current administration's diplomatic approach.

Lapid stated that as a result of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, Israel was not present at the diplomatic table, describing the situation as a "diplomatic disaster." He emphasized that these decisions impact the core foundations of national security and argued that the Prime Minister has failed from both a political and strategic perspective.

The criticism comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing international efforts to mediate a sustainable peace. Yair Lapid, who previously served as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, has consistently advocated for a more proactive diplomatic stance to ensure Israel's security interests are represented in multilateral forums. The absence from the negotiating table is seen by the opposition as a missed opportunity to influence the regional security architecture and protect the state's long-term interests.