'Israel' going through its worst political crisis in history: Lapid
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Yair Lapid describes "Israel" as being in its worst-ever political crisis, citing international recognition of Palestine, divestments like Norway’s, and the European boycott of Israeli products.
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid addresses the Knesset, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in al-Quds (AP)
Yair Lapid, the opposition leader in "Israel", has stated that despite the recently signed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the country remains in the grip of its most severe political crisis ever.
Lapid also pointed to the growing number of international recognitions of a Palestinian state, which now stands at 142 countries, as well as the decision by Norway's sovereign wealth fund to divest from Israel, including pulling its investments from several Israeli banks.
He also noted that several international companies have canceled their participation in projects within "Israel", adding that across Europe, Israeli products are being quietly removed from store shelves.
The Israeli opposition leader further explained that senior Israeli officials have already resigned from their posts, while the head of the Israeli Security Agency, Tzachi Hanegbi, is on the verge of leaving his position due to an impending indictment against him.
He also asserted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a grave mistake by not participating in the recent international conference in Sharm El-Sheikh.
'Israel' launches assault on Gaza over false claims
This closely follows an assault launched by "Israel" on Gaza, following false claims that Hamas launched an attack targeting Israeli soldiers in the Strip.
According to reporting by Ryan Grim of The Intercept, both the White House and the Pentagon rapidly became aware that the explosion was triggered when a bulldozer operated by an Israeli settler company struck unexploded ordnance. This conclusion directly refuted Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim of a Hamas tunnel attack and his assertion that Hamas fighters had emerged from tunnels.
Additionally, footage has emerged showing Israeli excavators actively demolishing the remaining structures of damaged buildings in Rafah, which further substantiates these claims. Shortly after, Netanyahu announced the reopening of crossings into the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military announced it would reinstate the ceasefire.
Other sources verified this narrative, including US administration sources cited by The American Conservative, as well as analysis from Palestinian security specialist Younis Tirawi, the Rafah explosion was caused by an Israeli vehicle striking unexploded ordnance, not by Hamas.
