Bennett Confident in Cooperation with Trump Despite Endorsements
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expressed confidence in his ability to cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump, despite Trump's endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu. Bennett, leading the "B'Yachad" party, stated that Israeli voters will decide the next prime minister and confirmed his candidacy. He aims to restore Israel's international standing and called for national unity. Bennett's party is polling third ahead of upcoming elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett believes he can work with Donald Trump.
- Bennett's party, "B'Yachad," is polling third in Israel.
- Bennett confirmed his intention to run for prime minister.
- He called for unity among Zionist factions to rebuild Israel.
- Bennett wants a state commission to investigate the October 7 Hamas attack.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who leads the "B'Yachad" party, stated he can effectively work with U.S. President Donald Trump, even though Trump has endorsed current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to students at Tel Aviv University, Bennett emphasized that international leaders typically collaborate with whomever citizens elect. He asserted that Israeli voters will determine the next prime minister and confirmed his intention to compete for the position. Bennett believes that under his leadership, Israel can restore its international standing. He also called for the unification of Zionist left and right factions to rebuild the country. While not ruling out cooperation with right-wing parties currently aligned with Netanyahu, Bennett stipulated they must accept his party's core principles. A key principle is establishing a state commission to investigate the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Bennett's party is currently polling third, behind Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" and Netanyahu's "Likud."
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