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Deconstructing Naftali Bennett: Growing up to be a leader

People who grew up with him realized Bennett was a born leader; even if they didn't envision a political career ahead.

By Revital Hovel | 08:19 18.01.13 |

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Naftali Bennett was born in Haifa in March 1972, the youngest child of Jim and Myrna Bennett. He has two older brothers, Asher, 44, a businessman who lives in England, and Dan, 42, an accountant with Zim, the shipping line.

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