Israeli opposition leader grilled by MPs over Iran and Gaza strikes
June 24, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn this tense and revealing session of the UK Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid appears before British parliamentarians to face sharp questions on the conduct of the Netanyahu government in both Gaza and Iran.
MPs from across the political spectrum challenge Lapid on the humanitarian toll of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, pressing him on the long-term viability of such a strategy and its impact on Palestinian civilians. Lapid distances himself from some of the more extreme positions of the current government but defends Israel’s right to self-defence, sparking a heated exchange over proportionality, international law, and the future of peace in the region.
The questioning then turns to the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with MPs demanding clarity on whether Western allies can trust Israeli intelligence when such high-stakes operations are carried out. Lapid is asked to justify the strikes and respond to growing fears of a wider regional conflict that could drag in the United States and its partners, including the UK.
Throughout the session, Lapid attempts to present himself as a moderate alternative to Netanyahu — committed to Israeli security, but also to democratic norms and regional stability. MPs press him on what a post-Netanyahu Middle East might look like, and whether a peaceful resolution with the Palestinians is still possible.
This video captures the most urgent moments of a deeply consequential conversation on war, diplomacy, and the future of UK-Israel relations.
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