Naftali Bennett Unveils New Security Vision: 'Dismantle the Haredi State' and Shift Northern Strategy
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First reported by Channel 13 · 27 minutes ago
What happened
Naftali Bennett, leader of the 'Together' party, outlined a new security doctrine focusing on AI's strategic role, a tougher stance on Hezbollah and Iran, and reforms targeting the Haredi sector's military exemptions and education. He called for dismantling the 'Haredi state' and reshaping Israel's northern defense posture, while proposing to redefine Qatar as an enemy and increase military action against illegal weapons inside Israel.
- 01Bennett says AI will surpass nuclear weapons in future Israeli defense capabilities.
- 02He vows to retaliate against Iran if Hezbollah attacks Israel from Lebanon.
- 03Bennett demands full military conscription of Haredi youth, ending exemptions.
- 04He calls for a unified state education system, ending funding for non-core curricula in Haredi schools.
- 05Bennett plans to label Qatar an enemy state and remove Turkish and Qatari influence from Gaza.
- 06He proposes treating illegal weapons in Israel as a security threat, deploying military and Shin Bet forces.
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