As Poll Numbers Slip, Bennett Leaves for U.S. and Refuses to Discuss Trip

As Poll Numbers Slip, Bennett Leaves for U.S. and Refuses to Discuss Trip

Naftali Bennett has been in the United States since the end of last week, departing in the midst of a difficult stretch for his political campaign while declining to reveal details about the purpose of his visit, according to a report by journalist Michael Shemesh. Bennett, who heads the Beyachad party, reportedly traveled to the U.S. to attend a professional conference while also taking a family vacation. However, despite public interest surrounding the trip, he has refused to provide any information about the conference or his itinerary. According to the report, Bennett traveled without members of his office or his campaign staff. People close to Bennett offered only a brief statement, saying, “At these moments Bennett is working on the great repair of the State of Israel.” The trip comes as Bennett’s political standing has weakened in recent polling. Recent surveys indicate that he has lost his position as the leading figure in the anti-government bloc to Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, who has now overtaken him in the race to lead the bloc. {Matzav.com}