Yair Lapid
The opposition initiative was announced after Israel expressed concerns over a U.S.-backed statement calling for a “pathway” to Palestinian statehood.
“The Arab public in the State of Israel isn’t summoned to enlist, so it doesn’t apply to them,” the Yesh Atid Party leader said.
Israel reserves the right to protect itself “under any circumstances, and we will effectively use this right if necessary,” the opposition leader said.
Opposition leaders have made the haredi draft their No. 1 issue, hoping to capitalize on public anger.
The opposition leader decried “corruption” within the World Zionist Organization.
Likud move to appoint PM’s son to a paid WZO post sparked opposition backlash, delaying votes at the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem.
If Netanyahu wins again, “the state will fall apart,” the Yesh Atid Party leader claimed.
The Israeli military “is acting with morality and determination to defeat Hamas and bring all our hostages home,” the Israeli premier said.
The Zionist opposition parties have unanimously expressed support for “Operation Rising Lion,” the IDF campaign focused on dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
“The girl could have died if she would have been here,” the Israeli opposition leader said of his 13-month-old granddaughter.
Golan is “getting mandates because he’s a general, but right after the primary, everyone will realize this is a radical left-wing party,” said the Yesh Atid Party leader.
Leftwing critics of the legislation said it compromises judges’ independence, whereas a prominent rightwing activist said it was too mild.
