The Likud party on Sunday released a strongly worded statement against Naftali Bennett shortly after he announced the addition of the first two members of his “Bennett 2026” party: Liran Avisar Ben Horin and Keren Terner Eyal.

Terner Eyal was active in the anti-government Brothers In Arms movement and served on its committee.

“Bennett’s true face was once again exposed today with the addition of Keren Terner from ‘Brothers in Arms,’ an organization that encouraged refusal in the IDF and thereby weakened Israel and harmed our security,” the statement said.

“Don’t say you weren’t warned,” the statement added. “As he did last time, Bennett will once again form a government with the left and the Muslim Brotherhood.”

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) issued an even harsher statement, calling Bennett “the con man.”

“I welcome the addition of one of the founders of the disgraceful ‘Brothers in Arms’ organization to Bennett’s party,” Cohen sardonically stated. “Keren Terner Eyal was among those who fueled the disastrous phenomenon of refusal, endangering the security of Israeli citizens and residents of the Negev.”

Education Minister Yoav Kisch also criticized Bennett, calling his party “the party of deceit and refusal,” and stating that Bennett is willing to do anything for a position, including aligning with figures associated with the most extreme protests against the government.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)