Bennett accuses Netanyahu of 'blood libel' conspiracy campaign against security forces

Opposition leader Naftali Bennett responded Wednesday evening to a report about a 'conspiracy campaign' by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing Netanyahu of spreading false conspiracy theories to tear the public and damage trust in security forces, then offering a late-night apology after the damage was done, according to Dafna Liel (N12).

In a sharp escalation Wednesday evening, opposition leader Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of orchestrating a 'blood libel' conspiracy campaign against Israel's security forces, following a Tuesday evening report by N12 about Netanyahu's alleged campaign. Bennett charged that Netanyahu spreads false conspiracy theories to divide the public and erode trust in the IDF and Shin Bet, then offers a late-night apology after the damage is done, according to Dafna Liel (N12).

3 developments

1. 16:47 · 2 SeptLatest

   Bennett labels Netanyahu's actions a 'blood libel' conspiracy campaign.

2. 13:33 · 2 Sept

   Bennett claims Netanyahu uses lies to evade Oct. 7 responsibility.

3. 11:03 · 1 Sept

   Bennett holds Netanyahu directly responsible for the October 7 massacre.

• Developing21:19 · 7 JunBennett accuses Netanyahu of politicizing October 7 inquiry committee appointments
• Developing08:53 · 20 JulEisenkot accuses Netanyahu of running smear campaign, operating 'poison machine'
• Strong14:16 · 2 AugBennett and Golan accuse Netanyahu of disrespecting IDF service, losing security focus
• Developing13:51 · 5 JulNetanyahu attacks opposition, accuses media of taking its talking points

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