Bennett Sparks Outrage by Suggesting Netanyahu Could Serve as Minister
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Bayit Yehudi party, caused a political uproar by suggesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could serve as a minister in a government he leads. Other leaders in the "Change Bloc," including Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan, strongly opposed the idea, citing Netanyahu's alleged failures and legal issues. Netanyahu is legally barred from serving as a minister while under indictment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Naftali Bennett suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could serve as a minister in a government he leads.
- Other "Change Bloc" leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman, rejected the possibility of Netanyahu serving as minister.
- Yair Golan stated his party would not allow Netanyahu to return to power in any government they join.
- Bennett cited Netanyahu's past success as finance minister but questioned his current energy levels.
- Netanyahu is legally disqualified from serving as a minister while facing an indictment.
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Bayit Yehudi party, ignited a political firestorm by stating he would not rule out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu serving as a minister in a government led by him. Bennett made these remarks at an election event for the "HaDor" newspaper, which drew sharp criticism from other party leaders within the "Change Bloc." Bennett explained that if fundamental principles were accepted, he would have no objection to Netanyahu serving as a minister, recalling his tenure as a "successful finance minister" in 2003. However, he expressed doubt about Netanyahu's current energy levels for such a role. Bennett stated that Netanyahu is welcome to contact him if he accepts Bennett's core principles, including establishing an immediate state commission of inquiry, universal conscription, and a constitution for Israel.
Leaders from other parties within the bloc vehemently rejected Bennett's proposal. Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yishai party, declared that anyone in charge on October 7 is unfit for command or leadership roles, including as finance minister. Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, demanded Bennett retract his statement, asserting that the Change Bloc must make it clear they will not sit with Netanyahu under any circumstances. Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, joined the criticism, stating his party would not allow Netanyahu to return to power in any government they participate in, citing Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 failures and controversial political moves.
Beyond the political backlash, the article notes a significant legal obstacle: Netanyahu cannot serve as a minister while facing an indictment, according to existing legal limitations on ministerial appointments.
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