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Bennett Hires Trump Advisers for 2026 Knesset Challenge

2/4/2026

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Naftali Bennett, former Israeli Prime Minister, has enlisted Tony Fabrizio and George Birnbaum for his 2026 Knesset campaign.
Tony Fabrizio, a longtime adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, received approval for his role.
George Birnbaum, a veteran Israeli political strategist, has participated in every Israeli national election since the 1990s.
Bennett seeks to leverage their expertise to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and unite the country.

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Naftali Bennett, former Israeli Prime Minister, has enlisted Tony Fabrizio and George Birnbaum for his 2026 Knesset campaign.
Tony Fabrizio, a longtime adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, received approval for his role.
George Birnbaum, a veteran Israeli political strategist, has participated in every Israeli national election since the 1990s.
Bennett seeks to leverage their expertise to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and unite the country.