Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a complete failure following the United States’ announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Lapid described the development as a political disaster for Israel, criticizing Netanyahu’s handling of the situation. The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump, and Netanyahu publicly expressed his support for the decision, according to BBC reports.

In his remarks on Wednesday, Lapid said Iran remains one of Israel’s main national security concerns, yet Israel was not included in the discussions leading to the ceasefire. He argued that while the Israeli military fulfilled its duties and citizens showed remarkable resilience, Netanyahu failed politically and strategically, and did not achieve the goals he had set for himself.

The criticism underscores growing political tension in Israel over the handling of regional security and diplomatic engagement with the United States regarding Iran.