Pompeo: I'm convinced Bennett will do the right things

• Author: Arutz Sheva North America Staff
• Published date: 26 June 2021
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

At the same time, Pompeo also noted the enormous challenge Bennett faces with a fragile coalition and a one-seat majority in the Israeli government.

Pompeo noted told Rosenberg in the interview, which took place at the National Religious Broadcaster convention in Dallas, that the transition from former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't be starkly different from Bennett's leadership because he has similar politics to his predecessor.

"Mr. Bennett, I'm convinced, has the Israeli people at his heart that he will do the right things on security issues," Pompeo said, adding, "But he has a tough job, as he is managing an unruly coalition that really united around 'anybody but Netanyahu.'"

Pompeo was positive about the new Israeli government, though he expressed concern that Bennett will have issues keeping his coalition together since it was built on the comment theme of ousting Netanyahu and is presiding over eight parties ranging from far right to far left.

"I pray that they get it right...for Israel and for the Jewish people," Pompeo told Rosenberg.

The former Secretary of State is a staunch supporter of Israel during his time in office and was in office during the negotiation of the Abraham Accords which saw Israel normalizing relations with a number of Arab countries.

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