Netanyahu Slams 'Change Bloc' in Fiery Knesset Speech; Bennett Interjects
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech in the Knesset, attacking the "change bloc" and urging Haredi parties not to join a left-wing government. He also criticized Arab MKs and quoted Abbas on Jerusalem. MK Kariv was removed from the plenum after shouting, and Naftali Bennett interjected during a state ceremony, highlighting the ongoing political turmoil.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely criticized the 'change bloc' in a Knesset speech.
- Netanyahu warned Haredi parties against joining a narrow government with the left.
- He accused Arab MKs of being 'supporters of terrorism'.
- MK Kariv was removed from the plenum for shouting at Netanyahu.
- Naftali Bennett interjected during a state ceremony.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a sharp and historic speech in the Knesset, fiercely criticizing the "change bloc" that aims to form a government without him. He questioned their willingness to "depend on haters of Israel" and urged Haredi parties not to join a narrow government with the left, warning it would endanger "the holy of holies of Israel."
Netanyahu also targeted Arab members of Knesset, labeling them "supporters of terrorism" and quoting Abbas as having stated that Jerusalem is not Jewish. During the heated exchange, MK Kariv was removed from the plenum after shouting at Netanyahu, and Naftali Bennett interjected during the state ceremony.
The Prime Minister's remarks underscore the intense political battle over forming a new government following recent elections.
