Lapid hails operation against Iran, says we must ‘turn the military victory into a diplomatic victory’

On the first day of a rocky ceasefire between Jerusalem and Tehran, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid lauds the success of Israel’s operation against Iran and calls for further diplomatic efforts.

“Operation Rising Lion against Iran is one of the most glorious campaigns in the history of wars,” says Lapid in a video statement.

Lapid thanks Israeli security forces and, with a slight nod, “the government” for carrying out the mission.

He notes that “we paid heavy prices,” including four casualties in this morning’s Iranian missile attack on Beersheba, but says “the nation of Israel remained united around the goal.”

Now, he says, “we must turn the military victory into a diplomatic victory,” by aiming for a resolution that will guarantee that Iran never becomes a nuclear power and dismantle its missile capabilities, as well as reach a deal to “return the hostages, end the war in Gaza, and set Israel on a new path.”