Bennett Declares Victory, Pledges to Form Government
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett declared victory following initial election exit polls, stating that Benjamin Netanyahu had lost and his government would be replaced. Bennett asserted that the "evasion coalition" had significantly weakened and that leaders of the "change bloc" were coordinating to form a new government. He pledged to do "everything, without ego" to establish a responsible, Zionist government of "doers." Bennett also thanked his campaign team and praised Yair Lapid as a "true friend."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former PM Naftali Bennett declared victory in elections, stating Netanyahu lost and his government would go home.
- Bennett claimed the "evasion coalition" weakened from 68 to 50 Knesset seats based on initial exit polls.
- He pledged to do "everything, without ego" to form a Zionist government of "doers."
- Bennett called Yair Lapid a "leader, an Israeli patriot, a true friend."
- He vowed to ensure the "immense price" paid in the war would not be in vain.
Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the 'Achad' party, Naftali Bennett, delivered a celebratory speech following the initial election exit poll results on Tuesday. He proclaimed that "the people of Israel stood up and spoke their mind: Netanyahu has lost and the October 7th government will go home!" Bennett asserted that the "evasion coalition" had collapsed from 68 to 50 Knesset seats. While emphasizing the need to await final results as "much can still change," he stated that leaders of the "change bloc" were already in communication and coordination. "We will do everything, without ego, to establish a Zionist "servants' alliance" government, a government of doers, that will manage the country responsibly and serve all the people of Israel," Bennett pledged. He thanked his wife Gila and family, as well as his "partner" Yair Lapid, whom he called a "leader, an Israeli patriot, a true friend." Bennett also expressed gratitude to his campaign team, staff, and volunteers, noting he had "never seen anything like it in all my years in politics," praising their "creativity, determination, and immense love for this nation."
Concluding with an emotional message, Bennett stated, "The greatest love in my life is the love for my people. For you. There is no other nation like ours in the world. We are a nation of fighters, a strong nation that never gives up. Lift your heads, we will never give up on our country!" He added, "We will ensure that the immense price the people of Israel paid in this difficult war will not be in vain. We will be united internally and strong against our enemies externally." Bennett ended his speech by saying, "And now - let's get to work. We have a country to fix! The people of Israel live!"
