Bennett Vows to Oust Netanyahu, Cites Hamas Failures and Calls Qatar an Enemy
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that Benjamin Netanyahu bears direct responsibility for the October 7th attacks and should retire. Bennett rejected any possibility of Netanyahu serving in a future government, accusing him of enabling Hamas's growth and maintaining Qatari agents. Bennett is focused on expanding his political bloc and attracting young voters, vowing to reject ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions. He also pledged to declare Qatar an enemy of Israel due to its alleged actions during the war.
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- Naftali Bennett stated Benjamin Netanyahu bears direct responsibility for the October 7th attacks and should retire.
- Bennett rejected any scenario of Netanyahu serving as a minister in a future government.
- Bennett vowed to declare Qatar an enemy of Israel and expel them from Gaza.
- Bennett is focused on expanding his political bloc and attracting young voters.
- Bennett promised to reject any partial military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox.
- Bennett called for an investigation into a recent incident where a teen died from an unexploded ordnance.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has categorically rejected any scenario where Benjamin Netanyahu would serve as a minister in a future government, stating Netanyahu bears "personal and direct responsibility" for the October 7th attacks and has allowed Hamas to grow.
Bennett clarified his earlier remarks, which had been interpreted as suggesting Netanyahu might serve under another prime minister. "There will be no government with Netanyahu," Bennett declared in an interview with 103FM radio. He accused Netanyahu of maintaining "Qatari agents" in his office and criticized his opposition to a state commission of inquiry and his stance on ultra-Orthodox conscription. Bennett asserted that Netanyahu, nearing 80, should retire.
Bennett also detailed his political strategy, focusing on expanding his "Servants' Revolution" bloc, which aims to redirect 30 billion shekels from those avoiding military service to those serving. He is actively campaigning in traditional Likud strongholds, claiming to attract supporters who are disillusioned with the current government's policies, particularly regarding ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions. Bennett vowed to reject any partial military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox, calling them a "complete evasion of service."
Addressing the recent death of a 13-year-old boy from an unexploded ordnance during a hike near Ma'alot, Bennett called for an immediate investigation into how the incident occurred and urged measures to prevent future tragedies. He questioned whether responsible authorities were aware of the danger in the area and how the route was approved.
Bennett expressed strong condemnation of Qatar's role, particularly concerning the alleged activities of Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urikh, during the war. He vowed to declare Qatar an enemy of Israel, stating, "We will expel them from our midst and expel them from Gaza."
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