Attorney Who Once Accused Bennett of Lying Now Represents Him

Attorney Nadav Weissman, who in March 2019 vehemently criticized then-Education Minister Naftali Bennett, has since become Bennett's legal representative. At the time, Weissman accused Bennett of "knowingly lying to the public" in a tweet responding to Bennett's call to "free the IDF from the High Court" to defeat Hamas. Weissman defended the court's independence, calling it a "missile shield protecting our soldiers."

Seven years later, Weissman is now representing Bennett and the Together party in legal proceedings. This shift mirrors a trend where former sharp critics of Bennett have joined his professional circle. Strategic advisor Lior Chorev, who joined Bennett's campaign this year, previously attacked Bennett with harsh language, calling him "an absolute zero," "a puppy," and "Bibi's rag."

Weissman's past also includes being a prominent prosecutor in the Elor Azaria trial, while Bennett was a vocal proponent of pardoning Azaria and criticized the handling of the case. The article notes the significant political distance covered since Weissman's initial strong condemnation of Bennett as education minister to his current role representing the former prime minister.