MK Keti Shitri (Likud) accused former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of being a left-wing figure who, by referring to Areas A and B, is paving the way for a Palestinian state. Shitri said Bennett's natural partners are Yair Golan and Mansour Abbas, and that Bennett would do anything to become prime minister.
MK Keti Shitri (Likud) attacked former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in a statement Thursday afternoon, arguing that Bennett is unequivocally on the left and should not be considered a right-wing figure. "When he spoke about Areas A and B, he is paving the way for a Palestinian state," Shitri said, referring to Bennett's recent proposal for Palestinian autonomy in parts of the West Bank. She identified Bennett's natural political allies as Yair Golan and Mansour Abbas, saying Bennett now speaks their language. The attack adds to a wave of criticism from Likud and coalition figures against Bennett, who has been floating a unity-government message against the current government. The Zioneer has previously reported similar reactions from MK Avichai Buaron and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
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