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Bennett Signals Readiness to Serve Under Eisenkot as 'Together' Faces Internal Strain

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First reported by Srugim · Jun 16, 2026

What happened

Naftali Bennett said he would be willing to serve under Gadi Eisenkot to help replace Benjamin Netanyahu. Political reporter Michael Shemesh said the statement reveals strain inside the 'Together' party, while Bennett dismissed criticism of his past alliance with Yair Lapid.

  • 01Bennett said he would serve under Eisenkot to help oust Netanyahu.
  • 02Michael Shemesh said the remark exposes a crisis in 'Together'.
  • 03Shemesh said Eisenkot is not yet offering Bennett the number-two slot.
  • 04Bennett rejected claims that his alliance with Lapid was a mistake.
  • 05Bennett said only a united camp can defeat Netanyahu.

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Benjamin NetanyahuNaftali BennettGadi Eisenkot
Organizations103FM, Together

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SrugimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Bennett Signals Readiness to Serve Under Eisenkot as 'Together' Faces Internal Strain
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Bennett Signals Flexibility Over Opposition Leadership Ahead of Next Election

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