[54485] Ehud Barak warns: Netanyahu might start a war in case of an election loss

Ehud Barak: "If Netanyahu sees that he is losing, he will start a war"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak caused a political storm in an interview on the program "Meet the Press," when he claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might take extreme measures to survive in power. According to Dafna Liel, Barak stated that "if Netanyahu sees 5 days before the election that he is losing, he will start a war."

Barak's remarks, known for his fierce opposition to the Netanyahu government, received wide resonance on social media and news channels. In a report by Zirat HaHadashot and on the Political Arena platform, the words were quoted verbatim, while emphasizing the fear expressed by Barak regarding the use of military force for personal political needs.

The statement comes against the backdrop of growing political tension ahead of the approaching election cycle. Barak's words reflect a critical line against Netanyahu, which is accepted among government opponents, who see Netanyahu as a person who will not shy away from any means to keep his seat, while supporters of the government see these remarks as baseless political demonization.