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Former PM Bennett Unveils Messaging Strategy Against Gadi Eisenkot Amid Rising Polls
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First reported by Channel 13 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is actively countering Gadi Eisenkot's rising popularity with targeted messaging, expressing concern over Eisenkot's political gains and criticizing his tax exemption proposals.
- 01Naftali Bennett fears Gadi Eisenkot's rising poll numbers and targets him with internal messaging.
- 02Bennett's team circulates critiques to party members before media appearances, while Bennett and Lapid avoid direct attacks.
- 03A recent poll shows Netanyahu gaining strength, with Bennett struggling against Eisenkot.
- 04Bennett criticized Eisenkot's proposed 30% tax exemption as a serious mistake about a month ago.
- 05The messaging sheet describes Eisenkot as experienced but suggests the country cannot afford his approach now.
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