Naftali Bennett said Saturday that Prime Minister Netanyahu is 'a prisoner of Qatar' and that the Israeli government has 'given up and handed over the future of Gaza and our security to others,' according to an N12 report. Bennett was responding to a publication about discussions regarding withdrawals from Gaza.
Naftali Bennett, head of the Together party, on Saturday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being 'a prisoner of Qatar' and charged that the Israeli government has effectively surrendered control over Gaza's future. The remarks, reported by N12, came in response to a weekend publication detailing discussions about possible Israeli withdrawals from the Gaza Strip.
Bennett has been a vocal critic of Qatar's role in Gaza. As The Zioneer has reported, he previously stated that Hamas now has more armed terrorists than on October 7 and that Qatar 'retook the reins' over Gaza. He has also called for no concessions in Gaza until all weapons are dismantled and removed from Qatari storage.
The statement marks the latest in a series of attacks by the former prime minister on the current government's handling of the Gaza front, specifically its reliance on Qatari mediation and the emerging diplomatic framework. No response from the Prime Minister's Office has been reported yet.
- DevelopingBennett: Hamas now has more armed terrorists than on Oct 7, Qatar retook control of Gaza
- DevelopingBennett: No concessions in Gaza until all weapons dismantled, not stored with Qatar
- DevelopingBennett: Netanyahu should declare Qatar an enemy state, questions connection to his office
- DevelopingBennett: Netanyahu incapable of deciding on Gaza, Lebanon, Iran fronts
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