Former prime minister Naftali Bennett has strongly criticized the newly approved state budget for 2026, labeling it a 'protection' budget that favors certain sectors at the expense of those who serve in the army and the working public. Bennett argues that the government has increased benefits for groups that threaten its stability, rather than addressing the rising cost of living. He warns that the burden of these decisions will fall on the serving and working citizens. Bennett concludes by calling for a responsible budget that tackles living costs and pledges future change.