Bennett warns Netanyahu over draft evasion, IDF manpower issues during Knesset visit
Former PM Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Netanyahu over the IDF manpower crisis, draft evasion, and the outgoing government’s controversial draft bill
Assessment
Bennett's public criticism of Netanyahu on the Knesset floor signals a deepening political rift over a core national security issue. The IDF manpower crisis and draft evasion are not new problems, but Bennett's direct challenge suggests he sees political opportunity in framing Netanyahu as failing on defense. Watch for whether this forces Netanyahu to publicly address the draft bill's fate or if coalition partners use the moment to demand changes.