Former Israeli leader Naftali Bennett wants Benjamin Netanyahu to step down from power. Bennett spoke on Channel 12 television Saturday about his concerns with current leadership. He believes Netanyahu has served as prime minister for far longer than healthy for the country. Bennett blames Netanyahu for creating deep splits among Israeli citizens. The former leader says Netanyahu bears responsibility for damaging national unity.
Bennett helped remove Netanyahu from office during 2021 through a coalition government. That partnership brought together politicians who opposed Netanyahu after 12 straight years of his rule. The new government lasted only one year before falling apart completely. Netanyahu returned to lead Israel again with support from religious and far-right political groups. Bennett stepped away from politics after his government collapsed.
Recent polls suggest Bennett could challenge Netanyahu successfully if he returns to politics. No elections are scheduled until late 2026 under current law. Early voting happens frequently across Israel when governments lose support. Bennett refuses to say whether he plans to run for office again. Political observers believe he may announce his intentions soon.
Bennett praised recent military strikes against Iranian targets as necessary actions. He claims his former government created the foundation for those successful attacks. Bennett criticized Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza conflict since October 2023. He called the military performance exceptional but condemned political leadership as disastrous. Bennett wants immediate action to free all hostages from Gaza.
Bennett helped remove Netanyahu from office during 2021 through a coalition government. That partnership brought together politicians who opposed Netanyahu after 12 straight years of his rule. The new government lasted only one year before falling apart completely. Netanyahu returned to lead Israel again with support from religious and far-right political groups. Bennett stepped away from politics after his government collapsed.
Recent polls suggest Bennett could challenge Netanyahu successfully if he returns to politics. No elections are scheduled until late 2026 under current law. Early voting happens frequently across Israel when governments lose support. Bennett refuses to say whether he plans to run for office again. Political observers believe he may announce his intentions soon.
Bennett praised recent military strikes against Iranian targets as necessary actions. He claims his former government created the foundation for those successful attacks. Bennett criticized Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza conflict since October 2023. He called the military performance exceptional but condemned political leadership as disastrous. Bennett wants immediate action to free all hostages from Gaza.
