Opposition leader Yair Lapid sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset, accusing him of refusing to take responsibility for the events of October 7 and for blocking the formation of a state commission of inquiry. Lapid mocked Netanyahu's denial of involvement in efforts to appoint his son to a senior position and argued that the prime minister is avoiding accountability for what he called the greatest disaster in the country's history. He pointed out that other top officials have stepped down, leaving only Netanyahu, whom he accused of ignoring warnings and evading blame. Lapid also condemned the government's support for legislation exempting ultra-Orthodox men from military service, claiming it perpetuates inequality and economic strain. He concluded by asserting that the public recognizes the government's corruption and inefficiency, predicting its eventual downfall.
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