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Lapid Prioritizes Unity Over Politics Amid Gaza Crisis

6/16/2025

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has chosen to set aside his criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu during the ongoing Gaza conflict, declaring, "It's not the right moment to do politics." Amidst calls for elections, Lapid stresses the importance of unity in this critical time, as Netanyahu grapples with corruption charges and dependence on far-right allies.

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has chosen to set aside his criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu during the ongoing Gaza conflict, declaring, "It's not the right moment to do politics." Amidst calls for elections, Lapid stresses the importance of unity in this critical time, as Netanyahu grapples with corruption charges and dependence on far-right allies.