Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has strongly criticized a newly approved bill that would prevent individuals with unpaid debts from previous election campaigns from running for office again. Bennett claims the legislation, informally called the 'Bennett Law', is a targeted attempt to block his return to politics. He dismissed allegations of party debts as 'fake news', arguing that the ruling party itself carries significant financial liabilities and questioning their concern for public funds.

Bennett clarified that any debts associated with his former parties predate his leadership or were managed according to standard procedures. He emphasized that he personally holds no outstanding debts and accused his political rivals of trying to sidestep democratic competition through retroactive laws. Bennett concluded by reaffirming his commitment to uniting the country and restoring its strength, despite what he described as political distractions.