Former Israeli Prime Minister Barak Accuses Netanyahu of "War"

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of preparing the ground for a war that could postpone the general elections scheduled for October 27. Barak's statements came at a time when discussions about the use of security issues in the election campaign intensified in Israel.

"WAR" ACCUSED FROM BARAK TO NETANYAHU

In his statement to Israel's Channel 12 television, Ehud Barak claimed that Netanyahu was preparing for a war that could postpone the elections.

Barak said, "Netanyahu is preparing the groundwork for entering a war that could postpone the elections." he said.

The former prime minister also criticized Netanyahu's statements with harsh words. Barak stated that Netanyahu "lies freely" and added that as he had previously said, "The life of a nation is not the personal survival of the prime minister." He reminded me of his promise.

Barak argued that Netanyahu should not come to power again and said, "We must do our best to ensure that he leaves power on October 27 and never returns." he said.

Barak's statements came after Netanyahu's statements that Israel may face an external attack before the elections.

"EXTERNAL ATTACK" WARNING FROM NETANYAHU

Security issues in Israel have become the center of political discussions with the approach of the general elections planned to be held on October 27.

Netanyahu, who stated that he was falling behind in public opinion polls, claimed that there were various signs of a possible attack on his country. However, the Israeli Prime Minister did not share information about who might organize the possible attack.

The opposition, on the other hand, said that the government was using security issues to strengthen its position in the election campaign and evaluated Netanyahu's statements as a "political manoeuvre".

Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that, unlike Netanyahu, army sources did not detect any preparations for an attack or operational activity against the country before the elections.

The news noted that security agencies have not yet taken any steps to raise the alert level in the army, recruit reserve soldiers or call critical emergency personnel to duty.

BARAK HAD ACCUSED NETANYAHU BEFORE

In his statements in August, Barak accused Netanyahu of trying to reach election day by using the increasing security tension and public fear environment.

The former prime minister argued that the tension on some regional fronts was linked to election calculations.

Barak's latest statements came at a time when Israel continues its attacks in many regions, including the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria.

ISRAEL WILL GO TO THE BALLOTS FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER OCTOBER 7

The elections planned to be held on October 27 will be the first general election to be held in Israel after the attacks on October 7, 2023.

Opposition parties have increased their coordination in an attempt to remove Netanyahu's government from power through elections.