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Ex-PM Bennett Launches “Together” Party, Blames Netanyahu for Security Crisis

6/20/2026

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Former prime minister Naftali Bennett announced the merged “Together” party at a Knesset press conference on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem, urging a change in Israel’s leadership.
He said Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued premiership endangers security, links the October 7 attacks to his rule, and claims Iran’s nuclear program remains intact.
Bennett added he would have avoided the U.S.–Iran cease-fire agreement if he had been prime minister.

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Former prime minister Naftali Bennett announced the merged “Together” party at a Knesset press conference on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem, urging a change in Israel’s leadership.
He said Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued premiership endangers security, links the October 7 attacks to his rule, and claims Iran’s nuclear program remains intact.
Bennett added he would have avoided the U.S.–Iran cease-fire agreement if he had been prime minister.