Former PM Naftali Bennett Visits Ariel Sharon Park but Refuses Interview with Channel 14

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attended the August recruitment event for the Artillery Corps at Ariel Sharon Park on Wednesday morning. Despite the presence of Channel 14's news crew, Bennett declined to engage or provide any comments to the reporters, including journalist Oranit Poran-Suissa. Attempts by the Channel 14 team to approach Bennett for a statement on the significance of his visit were met with complete silence and avoidance.

During a live broadcast, Poran-Suissa noted that Bennett might be deliberately ignoring Channel 14, possibly due to his current political campaign as he seeks to form a government that includes all parties. She remarked that Bennett's refusal to respond was total and that from his perspective, Channel 14 "does not exist," a stance unsurprising to those present at the event.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Bennett and certain media outlets as he prepares for the 2026 elections, underscoring his selective engagement with the press.