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Naftali Bennett Promises Reinforcements Amid Criticism of Netanyahu and Smotrich
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Naftali Bennett criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich for policies favoring ultra-Orthodox draft evasion, promising to repeal these laws and support reservists. He called for opposition unity and assured IDF soldiers reinforcements are coming to end the current government's tenure.
- 01Naftali Bennett vows reinforcements and government change within 104 days.
- 02Bennett calls Netanyahu's justification for controversial laws "nonsense."
- 03He condemns Bezalel Smotrich as architect of draft evasion laws and demands his resignation.
- 04Bennett plans to repeal evasion laws and redirect funds to support reservists.
- 05He criticizes billions allocated to ultra-Orthodox draft evaders and urges increased enlistment.
- 06Bennett advocates opposition party consolidation to strengthen electoral chances.
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