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Former IDF Spokesman Criticizes Naftali Bennett Over Qatar Remarks, Warns of Damage to Opposition Bloc
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First reported by Maariv · 11 hours ago
What happened
Former IDF spokesman Avi Benayahu condemned Naftali Bennett's remarks labeling Qatar an enemy state, warning the comments could damage the anti-Netanyahu opposition bloc ahead of elections. Benayahu supported Gadi Eisenkot's call for a measured approach to Qatar and urged opposition leaders to prioritize unity over internal disputes.
- 01Avi Benayahu criticized Naftali Bennett's statement calling Qatar an enemy state.
- 02Benayahu said Bennett's comment was likely aimed at Gadi Eisenkot and harmful to the opposition bloc.
- 03He supported Eisenkot's view that Qatar's status requires careful, non-political consideration.
- 04Benayahu warned Bennett's remarks could be exploited by Likud in election campaigns.
- 05He urged opposition leaders to overcome egos and focus on national interests.
- 06Benayahu cautioned that ongoing internal conflicts could cause the opposition bloc to fail early.
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