Naftali Bennett

Soldier blasts Bennett over Madma memorial demolition

A soldier who secured Tzvi Succot’s controversial Madma visit says troops supported the demolition and rejects claims that the tour endangered them.

Bennett warns:

Half a million illegal guns are a 'ticking time bomb'

Former Prime Minister calls illegal weapons a top-level security threat, proposes deploying the Shin Bet and declaring closed military zones to seize them.

Following Likud petition

Bennett ordered to remove footage of IDF soldiers from video

Justice Noam Sohlberg ruled that footage showing soldiers and an IDF artillery piece constitutes use of public assets and ordered Naftali Bennett to remove it.

Bennett to Eisenkot: No exemptions, no deals

'Together' chairman Naftali Bennett blasts 'Yashar!' chair Gadi Eisenkot's haredi draft plan and its 30% exemption proposal: 'We know exactly how it ends: with nothing.'

'An incredible generation'

Bennett moved by new IDF recruits

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived at the IDF induction center to accompany new recruits joining the Golani Brigade and the Egoz Unit.

Poll

Further decline in support for Bennett

An i24NEWS poll indicates that Naftali Bennett's "Together" party has lost another two seats. Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar

Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.

Poll:

Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.

Bennett on T-shirt appearance: 'Enjoying final moments of grace'

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett says his casual attire reflects his desire to 'be free' while traveling around Israel, but hints he expects to return to formal dress when he becomes prime minister again.

Qatar attacks, Bennett fires back: 'You won't buy me with money'

A heated exchange of accusations erupted between Beyachad party chairman Naftali Bennett and the Qatari authorities, who accused him of 'spreading false information for political purposes.'

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

Bennett sharply attacked Qatar at the INSS conference on national security and declared that if he heads the next government, he will declare it an enemy state.

Bennett-Lapid hit all-time low polling numbers

A new Kantar poll shows Likud leading with 22 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot trails by one seat and matches Netanyahu in support for prime minister, while Bennett trails.

Bennett’s red line: Falling below 13 seats

A senior party official from “Together" claims behind closed doors that dropping below 13-14 seats would make Gadi Eisenkot the frontrunner to lead the bloc; the party denies the report.

Poll:

Eisenkot continues to gain momentum at Bennett’s expense

A new poll conducted by the Midgam Institute for Channel 12 News indicates a continuous downward trend for the Together party, co-led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Bennett's dangerous delusions

It seems as if Bennett does not begin with principles and build a coalition around them. He seems to begin with the coalition he wants and works backward until he has manufactured the principles to fit it. Opinion.

Poll

Smotrich gains strength, Bennett and Lapid weaken

According to the data, the Religious Zionist Party succeeds in reaching five seats. A merger between Benny Gantz, Dedi Simhi, and Yoaz Hendel would receive seven seats.

Response to Bennett:

'Sovereignty and the repeal of the Oslo Accords'

Following Naftali Bennett's remarks advocating Palestinian autonomy in Areas A and B, Likud ministers and Knesset members presented Arutz Sheva with a series of alternative proposals.

Bennett sparks outrage:

'Outposts will be evacuated, Areas A and B not part of Israel'

"Together" party chairman Naftali Bennett clarifies that Area C must become part of Israel, while Areas A and B will form a Palestinian autonomy.

Arab party list takes aim at competitor

Leader of Arab 'Hadash' party says United Arab List coordinating actions with Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman.

Shift in anti-Netanyahu bloc

Poll: Eisenkot surges at Bennett’s expense

A Channel 13 News poll shows that Gadi Eisenkot has overtaken Bennett and Lapid, while Likud remains the largest party.

Bennett:

'Regime is destined to collapse, we must accelerate the process'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Piers Morgan about the next steps Israel should take following the deal between Iran and the USA.

Report

Bennett considering ending partnership with Lapid

“Together" party chairman Naftali Bennett held consultations and examined the possibility of canceling his political alliance with Yair Lapid. The party denies the report.

'We have two disaster zones'

Tension at the leadership of Bennett’s campaign

Channel 13 News report reveals internal friction within Naftali Bennett’s Together party, fueled by a slump in the polls and clashes among senior campaign officials.

Eisenkot's Jab To Bennett:

'A party with six seats in power is undemocratic'

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.

Elections 2026:

Leftist parties' true nightmare

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.

Bennett lashes out

'The Comptroller’s appointment will be overturned'

"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.

Gadi Eisenkot’s blueprint for the anti-Netanyahu bloc

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."

Poll: Coalition bloc wins more seats than Bennett bloc

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.

Miki Zohar blames Bennett, Lapid for October 7

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.

Election Committee dismisses Likud petition against Bennett

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.

The fallacy of ‘unity’

Contention isn’t a bug in Israel. It’s the operating system. The same has been true of Jews since time immemorial. Opinion.

Poll: Bennett overtakes Likud as largest party

Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place

Report

Bennett called Lapid 'toxic' days before merger

Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.

Arab party MK won't rule out supporting Bennett

MK Ofer Cassif says Arab 'Hadash' party will support former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's candidacy if he presents principles Cassif 'can live with.'

1st election polls:

How successful was the Lapid-Bennett merger?

First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.

“Serious deception"

Threat of lawsuit against Bennett and Lapid

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.

Former Shas minister: Bennett is 'unstable'

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

Sofer on Bennet-Lapid deal: 'They're tricking us'

Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'

Leftist alliance:

Bennett and Lapid unite their parties ahead of upcoming elections

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.'

Poll:

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud

A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.

Gafni: “I don't rule out sitting with Avigdor Liberman"

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."

Heritage Minister:

Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.

Bennett reveals identity of ISA bodyguard online

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.

Complaint against Bennett: Unprecedented collective accusation

"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.

Ahead of elections:

Bennett U-turns on key religious issues

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls to allow same-sex marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath.

Report

Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.

Indictment

Man planned to assassinate Naftali Bennett for Iran

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 threatens lawsuit against Likud

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."

Eisenkot clarifies:

'I didn't leave Gantz to become Bennett's number 2'

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 slams Bennett:

'Even the opposition bloc realized he’s a joke'

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.

Election poll:

Likud on top as Bennett gains ground

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.

Poll:

Bennett slips as anti-Netanyahu bloc weakens

According to the data, Bennett’s party loses five seats and the opposition reaches a low point. Meanwhile, the Joint List gains significant strength.

Bennett backtracks: Ben Gvir has no place in my government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett retracts 'unity government' statements, clarifying that he will not sit with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Bennett:

'Tucker Carlson is a phony spouting lies about Israel'

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.

Naftali Bennett:

'Turkey is the new Iran'

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.'

This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.

Deri demands Bennett be barred from Bnei Brak

The Shas chairman attacked former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who came to Bnei Brak to denounce the assault on female soldiers in the city.

Victory for Bennett

Likud ordered to take down edited photo with Lapid

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.

Poll

Shifts on the Left: Bennett weakens, Eizenkot strengthens

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.