Opposition and PM office jostling for control of the narrative
This chain of events has naturally spurred political attacks between Likud and Yesh Atid.

Yesh Atid reminded the public how:
1. "Netanyahu’s propaganda machine" accused Lapid’s government of surrendering to Hezbollah,
2. only for Netanyahu to now negotiate over territory and prisoner releases with Lebanon."

Yesh Atid stated: "Two years later, under Netanyahu’s leadership,"
1. Hezbollah has established outposts on Israeli land,
2. the Jewish people have experienced their greatest tragedy since the Holocaust,
3. the northern region has been evacuated and bombarded,
4. and the prime minister who promised deterrence is now negotiating over territories
5. and releasing terrorists to Lebanon

In response, Likud’s spokesperson fired back: "Lapid claimed the shameful surrender agreement, he signed with Hezbollah"
1. ‘preserved the security of northern settlements,’
2. ‘improved security,’
3. and ‘reduced the chance of military escalation with Hezbollah.’

Unlike Lapid, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s policies have:
1. brought Hezbollah to its knees,
2. eliminated Nasrallah and senior members of the organization,
3. significantly damaged Hezbollah’s rocket capabilities,
4. and dismantled its presence in Syria.