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Bennett Supports Netanyahu Pardon If He Leaves Politics

WHY IT MATTERS

Bennett’s endorsement of a pardon signals a strategic move to destabilize Netanyahu’s political base ahead of the October elections, potentially reshaping Israel’s leadership landscape.

What happened

In a recent interview, Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political rival, Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed support for a pardon for Netanyahu if he steps down from politics. Bennett, who heads the B’Yachad party, is a key member of the opposition coalition that aims to replace Netanyahu in the upcoming October elections. The interview, published by The Jerusalem Post, highlighted Bennett’s stance that a pardon would be preferable to incarceration, reflecting his broader strategy to weaken Netanyahu’s political influence. The opposition bloc’s push for a leadership change underscores the growing pressure on Netanyahu’s administration as the election approaches.

PRIMARY SOURCES

‘I don’t want to see him in jail': Bennett backs Netanyahu pardon if he quits politics - interview

The Jerusalem Post · BY KESHET NEEV AND HERB KEINON · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply

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