Bennett Erroneously Claims He Was IDF Chief of Staff
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett mistakenly claimed to have served as IDF Chief of Staff during a radio interview. Bennett, who was Prime Minister and Defense Minister, has never held the top military position. The remark was made while discussing trust in security officials regarding potential actions against Iran.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Naftali Bennett, former PM, mistakenly called himself IDF Chief of Staff in a radio interview.
- Bennett served as Prime Minister and Defense Minister, but never as Chief of Staff.
- The remark was made during an interview discussing potential military action against Iran.
- Interviewers Yaron Abraham and Moria Asraf did not address the error during the broadcast.
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the "Bayahad" party and former Prime Minister, mistakenly referred to himself as the IDF Chief of Staff during a radio interview on 103FM. Bennett, who served as Prime Minister and Defense Minister, has never held the position of Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The gaffe occurred when Bennett was asked if he trusted the Director of the Mossad and the IDF Chief of Staff to prevent an unnecessary military campaign against Iran before the elections. In his response, Bennett stated, "I have known Eyal Zamir for many years, we worked together for years, also when I was Defense Minister, also when I was Chief of Staff, and also during Operation Protective Edge."
Interviewers Yaron Abraham and Moria Asraf did not dwell on the surprising self-promotion during the broadcast.
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