Together party leader and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Friday evening that Qatar has taken command in Gaza and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hiding his loss of control over the process. Bennett insisted that no agreements be signed over Israel's security and that no ground be conceded until Hamas disarms and weapons are removed from Gaza, according to an N12 news flash.
Naftali Bennett's Friday evening statement sharpens his longstanding critique of the government's Gaza policy. The former prime minister and Together party leader singled out Qatar's role, accusing it of assuming command in the Strip, and charged that Prime Minister Netanyahu no longer controls the process. Bennett's specific demand — no movement from the 'yellow line' until Hamas disarms and weapons leave Gaza — echoes conditions he has previously set, including in his July 1 address at the Herzliya Conference.
2 developments
- StrongQatar responds to Bennett's accusations, cites mediation record; Bennett reiterates Oct 7 responsibility
- DevelopingBennett: Netanyahu incapable of deciding on Gaza, Lebanon, Iran fronts
- StrongEizenkot: Netanyahu-Smotrich concept leaves Hamas in power in Gaza
- StrongBennett accuses Netanyahu and Katz of lying about IDF freedom of action in Lebanon
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