Bennett waits for political opportunity

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett published his party's first bill, the 'Servicemen Law', which proposes transferring funds from non-serving households to those who serve in regular, permanent, or reserve duty. He maintains political silence and waits for an opportune moment, while Avigdor Lieberman absorbs public criticism. At a Knesset event, Bennett clashed with Sara Netanyahu. The article assesses that Netanyahu may blow up negotiations and drag the country to another election.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett yesterday published his party's first bill, the 'Servicemen Law', which proposes transferring funds from households that do not serve or are not employed to those serving in regular, permanent, and reserve duty. Bennett maintains political silence and waits for an opportune moment, while Avigdor Lieberman absorbs the public fire over backtracking on election promises. At a festive Knesset event, Bennett clashed with Sara Netanyahu, who joined an exchange of insults between Netanyahu and representatives of the Arab community. Bennett is seen as a potential kingmaker in coalition negotiations. The article assesses that Netanyahu, who leads a bloc of 39 seats, may try to blow up negotiations and drag the country to another election, possibly using a military attack to create public pressure for a unity government.