Bennett: Netanyahu can serve as minister in next gov't if he backs opposition's key principles
Bennett said Netanyahu could serve as a minister in the next government if he backed a state inquiry, universal military enlistment, and a constitution for Israel.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, leader of B Yachad, stated during a political conference that Benjamin Netanyahu could serve as a minister in the next government if he adheres to the opposition party's key principles. Bennett praised Netanyahu's tenure as finance minister, but insisted that the former premier would need to accept the party's core values, which include a state commission of inquiry, military service for all citizens, and the establishment of a constitution for Israel.
Bennett criticized the current state of political discourse, arguing that it has led to a breakdown in cooperation between government members. He also faulted the government for its actions in the year leading up to the October 7 attacks, describing it as a year marked by deepening political divisions. Bennett believed that the government's focus on provoking its political opponents rather than implementing policies weakened the country's ability to defend itself.
Regarding haredi politics and military enlistment, Bennett addressed the situation as a "suicide in slow motion." He held haredi political leaders accountable, stating that they are not victims but are responsible for the issues plaguing the country. Bennett held the Zionist parties responsible for their subservience to prominent haredi leaders, Arye Deri and Yitzhak Goldknopf.
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