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Bennett Unveils Plan to Boost Disability Employment in Israel

4/17/2026

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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced a national plan to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Israel during a speech in Bnei Brak.
He aims to raise employment among this group to 60% and enhance accessibility technologies while incentivizing businesses to adopt accessibility standards.
Bennett highlighted the economic benefits of integrating 1.2 million people with disabilities into the workforce.
He proposed a "green track" for IDF recruitment to remove bureaucratic barriers for individuals with physical disabilities.
Bennett's party, Bennett 2026, is preparing for elections expected by October 2023 after his return to politics in 2023.

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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced a national plan to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Israel during a speech in Bnei Brak.
He aims to raise employment among this group to 60% and enhance accessibility technologies while incentivizing businesses to adopt accessibility standards.
Bennett highlighted the economic benefits of integrating 1.2 million people with disabilities into the workforce.
He proposed a "green track" for IDF recruitment to remove bureaucratic barriers for individuals with physical disabilities.
Bennett's party, Bennett 2026, is preparing for elections expected by October 2023 after his return to politics in 2023.