Israel’s politics have long been dominated by two figures: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett. However, in recent elections, a new player has emerged who could potentially challenge Netanyahu’s grip on power.
Naftali Bennett, the current Foreign Minister, has consistently shown up in polls as a viable candidate for election. Unlike his previous exit from politics, this time he is part of the right-wing Yamina party and running in an upcoming election.
Historically, polls have included Bennett in voting questions after 2022’s last election, but they were initially written off due to his absence from the political scene. However, with his recent party affiliation and renewed election prospects, it’s worth taking a closer look at Bennett’s potential as a challenger to Netanyahu.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-04-04/ty-article/.premium/is-naftali-bennett-the-only-israeli-politician-who-can-challenge-netanyahu-in-an-election/00000196-0126-d855-a7bf-f3b71a7a0000