Israeli opposition leader Lapid accuses Netanyahu of fear-mongering on security ahead of elections

Yair Lapid, leader of the Israeli opposition, publicly accused PM Netanyahu of inciting fear over security threats, a rhetorical escalation in the pre-election campaign. The claim is unverified and reflects political maneuvering rather than a concrete security development. This matters as it signals intensifying domestic political polarization in Israel ahead of elections, potentially affecting policy stability.