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Amichai Shikli Criticizes Naftali Bennett’s Alliance With Mansour Abbas While Aligning With Netanyahu

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% right-leaning
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By מיכאל שפרבר

First reported by Walla · Aug 23, 2026

What happened

Amichai Shikli condemns Naftali Bennett’s alliance with Mansour Abbas as a betrayal of right-wing voters but then joins Benjamin Netanyahu, who also negotiated with Abbas. The article highlights the irony and contrasts Bennett’s failed political maneuvering with Netanyahu’s long-standing strategic skill in Israeli politics.

  • 01Amichai Shikli calls Bennett’s alliance with Mansour Abbas a betrayal of right-wing voters.
  • 02Shikli criticizes Bennett for breaking promises about not relying on Ra'am support.
  • 03After leaving Bennett, Shikli joins Netanyahu, who also negotiated with Mansour Abbas.
  • 04Netanyahu’s political record includes controversial compromises with Palestinians and Ra'am.
  • 05The article argues politics inherently involves manipulation and broken promises.
  • 06The key difference is Bennett’s failed persuasion versus Netanyahu’s political skill.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuNaftali BennettBezalel Smotrich
OrganizationsRa'am
PlacesIsrael, Gaza, Khan al-Ahmar

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 24, 2026
Amichai Shikli Criticizes Naftali Bennett’s Alliance With Mansour Abbas While Aligning With Netanyahu
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Likud Minister Shikli Reveals His Version of Heated 2021 Private Meeting with Netanyahu and Bennett
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Amichai Shikli Brands Naftali Bennett Israel’s Biggest Political Fraud

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