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Bennett responds to Smotrich comments that coalition with Arab party 'worse than Oct. 7'

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In a shocking interview, Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made explosive comments that sparked outrage across the political spectrum. When asked whether the formation of a coalition government with an Arab party was worse than the October 7 massacre, Smotrich’s blunt response was, "obviously."

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