Bennett open to Netanyahu ministerial role under strict conditions

Naftali Bennett conditionally opened the door for Benjamin Netanyahu to join a future government.

Naftali Bennett announced he would permit Benjamin Netanyahu to serve as a minister in a future administration provided he backs foundational opposition principles, including military draft reform and a state inquiry. Other opposition figures immediately rejected the prospect, arguing that leaders in power during the October 7 attacks remain unfit to govern. Meanwhile, Bennett proposed redirecting billions of shekels away from citizens who evade military service toward IDF personnel.

• The conditionBennett demanded that Netanyahu support a constitution, universal enlistment, and a state commission of inquiry.
• The proposalBennett pledged to redirect 30000000000 shekels from draft evaders directly to soldiers serving in the military.
• The reactionOpposition leaders rejected the idea of including Netanyahu in a future government due to his tenure during past security failures.