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politics2 hours ago•7 min saved

Bennett’s ‘Together’ Party Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion Ahead of Oct. 27 Vote

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett is campaigning for a political comeback on October 27, 2026, promising to expand the Abraham Accords and rebuild Israel’s international ties. His 'Together' party, merged with Yair Lapid’s faction, trails in polls but relies on coalition math and undecided voters. Critics warn his right-wing stance on Gaza and the West Bank may limit diplomatic gains, while supporters highlight his business background and focus on economic cooperation over military confrontation.

via Fox News|

#abraham-accords #benjamin-netanyahu #israel-elections

israel-election-20262 months ago•9 min saved

Elections Committee forces Shas and Bennett to pull IDF imagery from campaign ads

The Central Elections Committee ordered the haredi Shas party and the Beyachad party to remove election videos featuring IDF soldiers, citing violations of propaganda laws. Shas faced backlash from the Yashar party for using military imagery despite its stance on draft evasion, while Bennett was ordered to cut specific footage of soldiers and artillery. These rulings highlight growing tensions over the use of military assets in the upcoming October 27 elections.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#elections-law #haredi-draft #idf

defense-and-security2 months ago•7 min saved

Katz’s Live TV Bid to Replace IDF Central Command Chief Sparks Clash with Military Leadership

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on live television his intent to replace the head of the IDF Central Command, citing dissatisfaction with the current commander’s handling of settler violence in the West Bank. The IDF rejected the move, stating it was not coordinated with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and that no removal is currently planned. Katz’s office countered that Zamir had previously recommended the proposed replacement, Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa, while former PM Naftali Bennett condemned the action as an attempt to destabilize the military from within.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-and-security #eyal-zamir #idf-central-command

politics5 months ago•10 min saved

Netanyahu’s UAE visit exposed to counter Bennett’s Abu Dhabi plans amid GCC diplomacy

Israel’s PMO confirmed Netanyahu’s wartime trip to the UAE to counter the idea that Bennett would also travel to Abu Dhabi, arguing the disclosure was a political calculation to avoid Bennett appearing welcome in the Gulf while Netanyahu’s trip stayed secret. UAE officials denied any undisclosed visits, and the episode unfolds as Bennett reemerges as Netanyahu’s top challenger ahead of elections, highlighting how diplomacy tied to the Abraham Accords intersects with domestic political combat.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abraham-accords #abu-dhabi #benjamin-netanyahu

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Israeli Forces Target Terrorists in West Bank Hospital Raid

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett defended the Israeli security operation at the Ibn Sina hospital in the West Bank, stating that terrorists use hospitals as safe havens and do not abide by any law. He emphasized this point by comparing the situation to targeting Osama bin Laden in a hospital. The Israeli security forces reported that the three terrorists killed at the hospital were planning an attack and had ties to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#cnn #international-relations #israel

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett stands firm against CNN's questioning on Gaza civilian deaths and calls for IDF action against Hamas

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett rejected CNN anchor Jake Tapper's questions about civilian deaths in Gaza, stating that Hamas deliberately places civilians in harm's way. Bennett emphasized that there is no magical solution to dramatically reduce collateral damage and that Israel strives to minimize unnecessary civilian casualties. He also highlighted that Israel's current civilian-to-Hamas casualty ratio is lower than historical international standards. Tapper pressed Bennett on the potential impact of civilian deaths in inciting a new generation of terrorists, to which Bennett responded that it depends on future actions and drew a parallel to de-Nazification in post-war Germany.

via Fox News|

#civilian-casualties #gaza #hamas

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

"US and Israel's Unity Crucial in Preventing Nuclear Threat from Iran"

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned that the U.S. must stand united with Israel to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, which could lead to a nuclear escalation across the Middle East and end up in the hands of terrorists. The Biden administration remains committed to pursuing the Iran nuclear deal, but negotiations have hit a snag due to Iran's extraneous demands. Bennett stressed Iran's role as a major backer of proxy groups and motivator for terrorism in the region, and argued that democracies are at a disadvantage compared to autocracies due to increasing polarization.

via Fox News|

#international-relations #iran #naftali-bennett