Former Bennett Adviser Criticizes Ex-PM for Failing to Implement Singapore Plan and Iran Strategy
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Dr. Amatzia Samkai, who developed Naftali Bennett's Singapore Plan, criticized the former prime minister for failing to implement key policies, including a recent Iran strategy. Samkai called Bennett's claims about weakening Iran "absurd" and said the Singapore Plan was never seriously pursued despite public promises. He highlighted Bennett's pattern of announcing plans without follow-through and noted limited political effort to realize them during his tenure.
- 01Dr. Amatzia Samkai condemns Bennett for not implementing the Singapore Plan or Iran weakening strategy.
- 02Samkai calls Bennett's recent Iran plan claims "absurd" and misleading.
- 03Bennett promised the Singapore Plan as a core condition but never advanced it in coalition talks.
- 04Despite professional discussions, Bennett's government failed to act on announced policies.
- 05Samkai struggled to get responses from Bennett but maintained contact with Ayelet Shaked.
- 06Samkai criticizes Bennett's public image as serious but ineffective in delivering results.
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