Politics & Diplomacy
Lapid accuses Netanyahu of attempting to manipulate election results
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Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of making a dangerous attempt to manipulate election results, the Ma'an news agency reported. Lapid called for Netanyahu's removal from office over the alleged interference.
The accusation adds to mounting political tensions in Israel ahead of elections. Lapid's statement reflects escalating rhetoric between opposition and government figures over electoral integrity.
