Naftali Bennett Blasts Netanyahu, Gafni, and Deri as 'Creators of Draft Evasion'

Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Benjamin Netanyahu, Moshe Gafni, and Aryeh Deri, accusing the three of being united in their opposition to military conscription among ultra-Orthodox Jews. Bennett stated that those who genuinely want to enlist Haredim and support IDF soldiers understand the need to exclude Deri and Gafni, whom he labeled as "creators of draft evasion," from the government. He emphasized that in his government, anyone who refuses to enlist would not receive any state funding, with those resources redirected to active soldiers and reservists. Bennett concluded with a firm stance: "Not Zionist - not on my account."