Israeli opposition leader rails against ‘multi-front war without strategy’

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military strategy, saying Israel is fighting a "multi-front war without strategy" while its armed forces are "stretched to the limit and beyond." Lapid's remarks come as Israeli forces conduct military operations against Iran and Lebanon simultaneously, expanding the scope of regional conflict beyond the ongoing Gaza war. The criticism reflects growing domestic political pressure on Netanyahu over military planning and resource allocation across multiple theaters of combat. Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, represents one of Israel's main opposition voices and has previously challenged Netanyahu on security and governance issues. The statement underscores divisions within Israel over how the government is managing its defense priorities amid escalating regional tensions.