Bennett Pledges Gaza Policy Shift, Declares Qatar Enemy
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced plans to maintain the "Yellow Line" in Gaza and declare Qatar an enemy state if elected. Speaking on October 18, 2026, Bennett criticized the current government's approach to Hamas and vowed to dismantle the group through diplomatic, economic, and potentially military means. He also proposed redirecting national funds from the Haredi community to Gaza border communities and forming a coalition of Zionist parties.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Naftali Bennett pledged to maintain the "Yellow Line" in Gaza and declare Qatar an enemy state if elected.
- Bennett criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's government for "living alongside Hamas" instead of eliminating it.
- He proposed enlisting Egypt and applying diplomatic and economic pressure on Hamas, with military action as a last resort.
- Bennett revealed a past plan to assassinate Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif that failed due to his government's collapse.
- He called for redirecting funds from the Haredi community to Gaza border communities.
- Bennett aims to form a coalition of Zionist parties to secure a Knesset majority.
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