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Bennett Aims to Replace Netanyahu, Critiques Leadership

3/27/2026

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Naftali Bennett, the former Israeli prime minister, announced he intends to replace Benjamin Netanyahu and will not serve under him.
He criticized Netanyahu’s wartime legislation and failure to address the Haredi draft exemptions.
He supported the war with Iran.
He would exclude far-right figures from his government, leaving the door open for coalition talks with Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister) depending on their actions.

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Naftali Bennett, the former Israeli prime minister, announced he intends to replace Benjamin Netanyahu and will not serve under him.
He criticized Netanyahu’s wartime legislation and failure to address the Haredi draft exemptions.
He supported the war with Iran.
He would exclude far-right figures from his government, leaving the door open for coalition talks with Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister) depending on their actions.