Bennett Errs on Radio, Claims Past Role as IDF Chief of Staff
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the 'Bayad' party, mistakenly claimed to have served as IDF Chief of Staff during a radio interview. He stated he knew Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir from their time working together when Bennett was Chief of Staff, a role he never held. The interview also touched on Bennett's unfamiliarity with the current head of the Mossad, Roman Gofman. The incident drew social media attention and recalled past instances of Bennett making conflicting statements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Naftali Bennett mistakenly claimed to have been IDF Chief of Staff during a radio interview.
- Bennett stated he knew Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir from their time working together when Bennett was Chief of Staff.
- Bennett also said he does not know the current head of the Mossad, Roman Gofman.
- The gaffe occurred during an interview on 103FM with hosts Yaron Abramov and Moriah Assaraf.
- The incident drew criticism on social media and recalled past conflicting statements by Bennett.
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the 'Bayad' party, made an amusing gaffe during a radio interview on 103FM. When asked by hosts Yaron Abramov and Moriah Assaraf if he trusted the head of the Mossad, Roman Gofman, and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to prevent an unnecessary military campaign before the elections, Bennett responded, "I don't know Gofman, I've known Eyal Zamir for many years. We worked together for years when I was Defense Minister, when I was Chief of Staff, and during Operation Protective Edge." Bennett, who previously served as Prime Minister and Defense Minister, has never held the position of IDF Chief of Staff.
The presenters continued the broadcast without directly addressing the slip-up. When asked again about his stance on the head of the Mossad, Bennett reiterated that he does not know him and has no opinion on the matter. The remark sparked reactions on social media, including criticism from Topaz Lok.
The report also mentioned previous instances of contradictory statements from Bennett, such as his differing responses within an hour on separate interviews regarding an alleged warning from the UAE president before the October 7th massacre, a report subsequently denied by the Prime Minister's Office.
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