Lapid, opposition slam decision to take over Gaza City as ‘exactly what Hamas wanted’
Lapid, echoing recent criticisms of the plan by Israeli opposition leaders, the IDF chief of staff, and hostage families, said the decision would lead to the deaths of hostages and soldiers.
Israelis attend a protest calling for the end of the war in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages, in Jerusalem, August 7, 2025(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: