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Bennett Says Soldiers in Lebanon Feel Politically Constrained
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Srugim · 4 days ago
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What happened
Naftali Bennett said soldiers and officers in Lebanon are telling him the political leadership is limiting their freedom to defend themselves. He directed sharp criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, telling them to leave if they cannot change course.
- 01Bennett said soldiers in Lebanon complain the political leadership is tying their hands.
- 02He said he has received many messages from soldiers and officers.
- 03Bennett addressed Netanyahu and Katz directly.
- 04He said they should leave if they cannot let soldiers defend themselves.
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