Bennett announced he will not leave the Lapid-led union, intends to expand it, and says he is the most suitable candidate for prime minister even if his party is not the largest in the bloc, arguing 'without a right-winger at the helm we will lose.'
Naftali Bennett stated in an interview that he remains committed to the political union led by Yair Lapid and intends to work to expand it. When asked whether he would demand the premiership even if his party is not the largest in the bloc, Bennett said he is the most suitable candidate and that 'without a right-winger at the helm we will lose.' The comments come amid ongoing coalition negotiations and jockeying within the anti-Netanyahu camp. Bennett did not respond directly to whether his leadership demand depends on party size. No other sources have independently reported the full exchange; the report is attributed to journalist Amit Segal (N12). The Zioneer has no prior reporting on this specific interview.
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