Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that he represents the authentic essence of religious Zionism, positioning himself as the opposite of the Smotrich-led faction, which he accused of making the movement hated.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Thursday that he represents the authentic essence of religious Zionism, positioning himself as the antithesis of the Smotrich-led faction, which he accused of alienating the public from the movement. The statement was posted on social media. Bennett, who is running in the October election, has been distinguishing himself from the Religious Zionism party. As The Zioneer reported on July 27, his campaign has adopted a blue-collar look with T-shirts and jeans, aiming to present a younger, more accessible image. The latest remarks underscore his effort to reclaim the religious Zionist mantle from what he characterizes as a divisive approach.
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