Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has sharply criticised the Netanyahu government's handling of the current round of fighting with Iran, arguing it 'serves no strategic objective.' Israel's internal political fractures during active conflict with Iran are deeply significant — the Bible foretells a time when Israel stands largely alone, under pressure from surrounding enemies, with internal divisions tested to their limits. Scripture warns that in the last days Jerusalem will be a source of global contention, and the ongoing Iran-Israel confrontation places this ancient prophecy in sharp modern relief (Zechariah 12:2–3).