Naftali Bennett on Political Rhetoric and Violence

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Disputes over whether public rhetoric predicts, excuses, encourages, threatens, or contributes to violence.

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Condemned1Distinct events · September 8, 2026–September 8, 2026 — Not selected; activate to add.Defended or excused0Distinct events · No published events — Not selected; activate to add.Challenged the characterization0Distinct events · No published events — Not selected; activate to add.Minimized0Distinct events · No published events — Not selected; activate to add.Mixed or conditional0Distinct events · No published events — Not selected; activate to add.Explicitly stayed out0Distinct events · No published events — Not selected; activate to add.

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1 total published event · Inclusive range: September 8, 2026–September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026Condemned
Addressed record
If Netanyahu received the reported warning and failed to alert security leaders or take action, that failure constituted extraordinary or criminal negligence.
“Netanyahu bears personal and direct responsibility for the failure.”
Speaker capacity
Former prime minister and B’Yachad party leader
Editorial rationale
Bennett accepts the reported warning as true and assigns direct personal responsibility rather than merely requesting verification.
Naftali Bennett statement on the reported UAE warning (opens in a new tab)

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Direct public statement asserting the report is true and condemning Netanyahu’s alleged handling. Bennett did not disclose the basis for saying he knew it was true.

View context Was Netanyahu warned by the UAE about a major Hamas operation before October 7?