During his first visit to the Knesset in years, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sharply criticized current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his coalition's handling of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and draft evasion issues. Bennett emphasized that the IDF is suffering from a severe manpower crisis, stating, "We are shouting the fighters' cry: Give the IDF soldiers so it can win." He pointed out that soldiers and reservists are overburdened, often abandoning captured positions due to a lack of personnel. Bennett's comments come as he seeks to halt a draft exemption law that critics believe mainly benefits the ultra-Orthodox parties within Netanyahu's coalition. The IDF has repeatedly warned about its urgent manpower shortages, particularly following two years of conflict. Bennett also met with Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman, indicating potential alliances among opposition parties to replace the current government. Following Bennett, Lapid spoke, framing the upcoming elections as a pivotal moment between hope and fear, emphasizing the need for accountability in governance.