בנט: "אני עמדתי בהתחייבויות פי אלף יותר מנתניהו, סמוטריץ’ ובן גביר"

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated in a recent interview that he has fulfilled his commitments "a thousand times more than Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir." He also asserted that Netanyahu has never faced a candidate from his political right, which he believes is an "impossible situation" for the former prime minister. Bennett explained his political approach, emphasizing that he only sits with "Zionist right and Zionist left" individuals, defending figures like Yair Golan against accusations of not being Zionist.

Bennett discussed the current political landscape, acknowledging that while Netanyahu might prefer to run against Gadi Eisenkot, he himself poses a greater challenge. He expressed that he is not disappointed by Israelis still intending to vote for Netanyahu, but rather believes they need to be engaged with and respected, as they genuinely desire Israel's best. He attributed their support for Netanyahu to "brainwashing," while he believes Netanyahu is leading the country to ruin.

When confronted about past policy shifts, Bennett deflected by claiming no politician keeps all their promises. He cited examples of Smotrich and Netanyahu failing to uphold their stated positions. He contrasted this with his own commitment not to cede any land, which he considers a more significant promise than who he sat with in government. He challenged the interviewer to judge him on his actions, not just his words.

Bennett also touched on personal matters, including his family's approach to political disagreements, stating they avoid discussing politics at Shabbat dinners. He admitted to not having used psychological therapy, attributing it to his generation's norms and preferring to confide in his wife. He described developing a "shell" against criticism, focusing on whether his actions benefit the nation. He also referenced a gesture of shaking off negativity, which he demonstrated and linked to overcoming failure, later identifying it as a move popularized by Taylor Swift.

In a lighter vein, Bennett commented on homemade challah, praising the interviewer's baking skills while admitting his daughter's challah is his favorite. He also discussed his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, including extensive exercise, and shared a childhood anecdote about the meaning of being a "freier" (a sucker) and his mother's encouragement to be one.