In an interview with Sky News Arabia, opposition leader Yair Lapid asserted that the horrific events of October 7, carried out by Hamas, would have been avoided had he remained in charge of the Israeli government.
“If I were Prime Minister, I don’t think something like October 7 would have happened. I would have worked to replace the regime in Gaza. When I was Prime Minister, the border was quiet,” said Lapid.
Lapid used the interview as a chance to deliver a broader appeal to the Arab world, urging regional players to take action against Hamas and emphasizing the importance of humanitarian concern for Gazans.
“This is an opportunity to speak to the Arab world, to anyone with influence – to every Arab country and every country in the region. They must do everything in their power to pressure Hamas to accept the agreement. This is in the interest of Gaza’s residents, Israel’s residents, the hostages, and the entire region,” he stated.
He emphasized that Israel’s military campaign is squarely aimed at Hamas, not at Gaza’s population, and reiterated that the ongoing violence serves no one’s benefit.
“We are fighting Hamas, not the civilians of Gaza. A war in the Gaza Strip benefits no one, and we feel compassion for its residents,” Lapid added.
{Matzav.com}