Gadi Eisenkot attempted to position himself as the leading candidate for Prime Minister by recounting what happened when Bennett last tried to rule without the largest party in his bloc.
If Bennett and Lapid receive 55 seats, plus 5 from Ra’am, they will have 60. But one is still missing. And that one won’t appear out of thin air. It will come from Ahmad Tibi. This is their true nightmare.
"Together" party leader Naftali Bennett blasts the government over the vote on the election of the State Comptroller, claiming the appointment is bound to be disqualified.
The "Yashar!" party leader proposes a formula where the largest faction automatically secures the bloc's recommendation for Prime Minister. Bennett fires back: "Eisenkot is naive."
Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.
Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
Central Elections Committee chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, rejects a petition filed by Likud against Naftali Bennett regarding the use of a photo featuring former Deputy Police Commissioner Ami Eshed in uniform.
Contention isn’t a bug in Israel. It’s the operating system. The same has been true of Jews since time immemorial. Opinion.
Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place
Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.
MK Ofer Cassif says Arab 'Hadash' party will support former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's candidacy if he presents principles Cassif 'can live with.'
First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.
The B'yachad Natzliach party sent a warning letter to the Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid parties, demanding that they stop using the name “B'yachad" [Together] for a joint list.
MK Yoav Ben Tzur slams former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming his new political alliance with Yair Lapid will collapse in the polls and questioning his leadership credibility
Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'
According to the announcement, the move is intended to unite the two blocs, end internal disputes, and focus on winning the upcoming elections. Bennett calls on Eisenkot: 'Gadi, our door is open to you as well.'
A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.
MK Moshe Gafni on Shas chairman: “There’s a division of labor between me and Deri - he gets the jobs, and I deal with the principled issues."
Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.
Security officials demanded that the former prime minister remove all posts immediately, in accordance with the law that prohibits publishing the identities of service employees.
"Emet LeYaakov" organization sends sharply worded letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding that he retract his statement that "draft evasion is killing our soldiers" and issue a public apology.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls to allow same-sex marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath.
Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.
The Prosecutor's Office has filed a serious indictment against Ami Gaidarov, who is accused of manufacturing 10 kg of explosives and offering to serve as a suicide bomber.
Bennett’s party sent a warning letter ahead of a lawsuit following claims that new recruit Keren Turner had been a member of the organization “Brothers in Arms."
The chairman of the Yashar! party states in an interview with Channel 12 News that he is running for prime minister and has no intention of being Naftali Bennett's "number 2."
Shas party launches a fierce attack on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in response to an interview in which he sharply criticized Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.
Channel 13 poll shows Likud at 25 seats, Bennett at 18, with Netanyahu’s bloc short of a majority and Arab parties potentially holding balance.
According to the data, Bennett’s party loses five seats and the opposition reaches a low point. Meanwhile, the Joint List gains significant strength.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett retracts 'unity government' statements, clarifying that he will not sit with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.
Former PM Naftali Bennett slams Tucker Carlson for claiming he was detained at Ben Gurion Airport, calling the commentator a "phony" who spouted lies and never even stepped foot in the country.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem that Turkey is “the new Iran" seeking to encircle Israel, calls for new leadership following 'the greatest disaster in Israel’s history.'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.
The Shas chairman attacked former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who came to Bnei Brak to denounce the assault on female soldiers in the city.
The Election Committee has announced that Likud must immediately remove an edited photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid alongside the leaders of the Arab parties.
Gadi Eizenkot reaches a peak of 12 mandates at the expense of Naftali Bennett - but even in this scenario, the left-wing bloc still does not have a majority to form a government without the Arab parties.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich estimated that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will transfer votes from left-wing voters to the right in the upcoming elections. And what did he say when asked if he would shake Bennett's hand?
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launches sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the response document he submitted to the State Comptroller.
“The Patriots" host Yinon Magal criticized calls for enlistment coming from the Religious Zionist public. “There are hesder students who don’t do full military service-don’t talk about the Haredim.
In closed meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar forged documents.
Former Prime Minister addressed the partnership with Abbas in a closed conference: "I am sorry that I hurt people, but I stand behind the decision."
Iranian regime channels reported that opposition elements used a photo of David Bennett, the son of the former prime minister, claiming he was killed in the wave of protests in the country.
Yair Golan opposes Gadi Eisenkot’s unification initiative and argues that Naftali Bennett should be positioned as the one tasked with bringing votes from the right-wing bloc.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.
Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal explains why former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are not rushing to run with Gadi Eisenkot.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, speaking at an activists’ conference in Karmiel, invites Prime Minister Netanyahu to a debate: “Anytime, anywhere."
Gadi Eisenkot has proposed to Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid that they run on a joint list, with the candidate for prime minister to be chosen shortly before the elections based on polling data.
The plan Bennett presented for reserve soldiers includes one million shekels for purchasing a home, priority in state tenders, and a free bachelor’s degree. "The Israeli pyramid is being flipped."
Rishon Lezion resident indicted for contact with foreign agent, suspected of filming former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's home.
Amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the US, his party, Likud, strengthens by two seats, which are lost by Naftali Bennett's party.
While the Likud continues to stay ahead in the polls, Mr. Netanyahu still can not manage to find a majority.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.
Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.
A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Naftali Bennett’s new party gaining strength, while the coalition and opposition blocs are tied at 55 seats each, with Arab parties holding the balance.
The former prime minister called on the Shin Bet and the police to investigate what the prime minister knew about the 'Qatargate'affair and wondered 'Why is Netanyahu silent?'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett issued a scathing statement on the exposure of the alleged activities of Netanyahu's advisers in the Qatar Gate affair.
The Iranian-affiliated cyber group "Handala" claims to have breached the personal phone of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Former Israeli Prime Minister says the Australian government has ignored warnings of rising antisemitism, leading to the murder of 10 people at a Hanukkah celebration.
For the first time since the war began, the Likud has received 28 seats in an election poll, but the current coalition bloc only received 52
