Israel opposition leader vows to 'stand together' after strikes on Iran

"There is no coalition and no opposition, only one people and one IDF, with all of us behind them," Lapid posted on X.

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28 February, 2026, 02:35 pm

Last modified: 28 February, 2026, 02:39 pm

Israel's main opposition leader, Yair Lapid. Photo: Reuters/Ronen Zvulun/File

Israel's main opposition leader, Yair Lapid, vowed to "stand together" with the ruling government and the military, after Israel launched strikes on arch-foe Iran today (28 February).

I want to remind us all: The people of Israel are strong. The IDF and the Air Force are strong. The strongest power in the world stands with us.

In moments like these we stand together - and we win together.

There is no coalition and no opposition, only one people and one IDF,…
— יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) February 28, 2026

"In moments like these we stand together -- and we win together. There is no coalition and no opposition, only one people and one IDF, with all of us behind them," Lapid posted on X.

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