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Naftali Bennett Shakes Israeli Politics with 2026 PM Bid

Naftali Bennett’s 2026 prime minister candidacy challenges Netanyahu’s dominance and ignites a new political battle in Israel.

Key takeaways

  • Naftali Bennett Officially Enters 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Race
  • Naftali Bennett stunned Israeli politics Thursday by declaring his candidacy for prime minister in the country’s 2026 general election. The announcement, made at a pac...
  • Bennett’s career has already spanned defense, economics, and high-stakes coalition wrangling. As defense minister and later as PM, he steered Israel through the COVID-...
  • Reactions from Israel’s major parties came fast. Members of Netanyahu’s Likud branded Bennett’s return as “opportunistic,” while opposition leaders in Yesh Atid and Na...

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