Political clash over Lapid's reactions to foreign election results

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Opposition leader Yair Lapid wrote in response to the defeats of Aleksandar Vucic in the elections in Serbia and of Jair Bolsonaro in the elections in Brazil: "Two more Netanyahu associates lost tonight." According to Israel Hayom, Lapid also wrote that "tomorrow the people of Israel begins the repair."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attacked Lapid's remarks. According to Srugim, Sa'ar wrote that "turning one's back on Israel's friends and currying favor with those who act against it - this is a pathetic weakness of spirit and a moral low." According to Channel 14, Sa'ar recalled Lula's remarks against Israel and accused Lapid of turning his back on friends.