The Israeli government has proven a "complete failure" in tackling coronavirus, opposition leader Yair Lapid told AFP after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new lockdown meant to tackle the pandemic.
"The only reason our government has decided to go into the second lockdown is because they're completely lost," Lapid said.
He added that Netanyahu has "no intention" of discussing peace with the Palestinians. "This government has no intention of discussing anything with the Palestinians," said Lapid, who pushed for the resumption of peace talks.