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Bennett Vows Shoot-to-Kill Border Policy, Rejects State

8/3/2026

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Naftali Bennett said he would order a shoot-to-kill policy against Palestinians crossing the Gaza-Israel border, calling them terrorists.
He also said he will not allow a Palestinian state, will not give up territory, and will pursue reforms such as integrating Haredim into the workforce.
A Maariv poll for the 27 October election shows Likud 20 seats, Eisenkot’s party 23 seats, and Bennett’s party 17 seats.

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Naftali Bennett said he would order a shoot-to-kill policy against Palestinians crossing the Gaza-Israel border, calling them terrorists.
He also said he will not allow a Palestinian state, will not give up territory, and will pursue reforms such as integrating Haredim into the workforce.
A Maariv poll for the 27 October election shows Likud 20 seats, Eisenkot’s party 23 seats, and Bennett’s party 17 seats.