Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made a controversial comment during a recent event at Harvard Business School, joking about giving exploding pagers to dissenting audience members. The comment was seen as a reference to the pager attacks in Lebanon and Syria in September. Bennett’s remark sparked protest among a coalition of students and community activists who gathered to oppose his appearance at Harvard University.
The event, hosted by the HBS Israel Business Club, saw Bennett facing backlash for his comment, with attendees calling it a “very poor taste joke.” While some defended Bennett, stating that it was intended as a joke within the context of the event, others criticized his insensitive remark.
Bennett, who served as prime minister from 2021 to 2022, has been vocal about his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state. The incident at Harvard highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the divisive views held by political figures like Bennett. The fallout from his comment underscores the need for respectful dialogue and understanding in discussing sensitive geopolitical issues.
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