Israeli coalition rift: Bennett open to Netanyahu as minister, bloc leaders object

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett publicly stated he has no objection to Benjamin Netanyahu serving as a minister in a future government, citing his past performance as finance minister. This stance drew immediate rebukes from other bloc leaders, including Ayelet Shaked (Izencot), Yair Golan, and Avigdor Liberman, who reject any coalition with Netanyahu. The practical barrier remains Netanyahu's ongoing indictment, which legally prevents him from holding a ministerial post.