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Lapid suggests Netanyahu manufactured timing of Gaza operation

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Published: 18 May 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

PM's rival says 'the fire always breaks out precisely when it’s most convenient’ for him, and claims he allowed far-right MK Ben Gvir to ignite the country

Lapid suggests political considerations are behind Israel’s Gaza Operation (Haaretz)
'The fire always breaks out precisely when it’s most convenient’ for Netanyahu, Yesh Atid chairman Lapid says

Lapid blames PM, Ben Gvir for violence; Ra’am chair condemns synagogue arsons (Times of Israel)
Yesh Atid leader says PM allowed the far-right MK to ignite the country; Mansour Abbas calls torching synagogues ‘contrary to Islam’

Bennett to consider all options ahead of Yesh Atid deadline to form government (Jerusalem Post)
Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked denied reports that Bennett's statement ruling out a government of change was the result of pressure from her

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