Naftali Bennett

Netanyahu: Lapid, Bennett should talk less about Ukraine

Opposition leader says PM, Foreign Minister taking eye off danger of return to weak Iran nuclear deal with focus on Ukraine crisis.

Bennett at Cabinet meeting:

'Israel is not the issue, we need to keep a low profile'

Energy Minister Karine Elharrar: There are no shortages at the moment but price increases are expected.

Bennett: Israel to send 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Israeli PM pledges Jewish State will do all it can to assist Ukrainian people affected by war with Russia.

Report:

Ukraine asks Israel to mediate talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky reportedly asked PM Bennett to consider mediating ceasefire talks with Russia.

Bennett to Zelensky: Israel willing to offer humanitarian aid

Israeli PM Bennett speaks on the phone with Ukraine's Pres. Zelensky, offering aid and expressing support during difficult times.

Israeli PM holds special meeting on Ukraine-Russia conflict

Bennett holds assessment of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Bennett:

'Israel will help Ukraine's citizens as much as possible'

Israeli Prime Minister vows to help Ukrainian civilians impacted by war with Russia, urges Israelis to evacuate.

End to coalition crisis?

Bennett to present compromise on IDF pensions

PM to present compromise on the pensions of permanent IDF personnel after Gantz boycotted Knesset votes over the law.

Biden Admin. rejects Bennett's criticism of Iran nuke deal

State Department spokesperson says Israeli defense officials agree withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal was a mistake which can't be repeated.

Bennett:

'West is about to pour billions into Iran's apparatus of terror'

After 2-year hiatus, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations holds 40th annual conference in Jerusalem

Bennett: We may soon see Iran deal weaker than previous one

PM says signing new agreement without extending expiration date would allow Iran to build 'stadiums' of centrifuges in another 2.5 years.

Health Minister blasts 'settler violence,' Bennett silent

Meretz chairman claims in Cabinet meeting 'settler violence is a 'national strategic threat,' prompting outrage from DM Gantz.

Israel preparing for Iran deal as soon as next week

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expected to publicly comment on Iran deal as talks near the finish line.

Bennett: Omicron wave is breaking

PM says his government's polices protected citizens from COVID while ensuring record economic growth, green pass ending.

Bennett:

'Australia stands strong in recognizing Hamas as terror org.'

PM thanks Australia for recognizing all of Hamas as a terrorist organization. "Terrorists only understand strength.'

PM Bennett to Pelosi: 'Thank you for your ongoing support'

Prime Minister Bennett meets with Democratic Congressional delegation led by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

PM Bennett: Omicron wave is breaking

Israeli Prime Minister Bennett convenes discussion on easing coronavirus restrictions, says Israel is the fastest-growing economy.

Report: Tourists, children, soon to be allowed into Israel

PM Bennett planning to allow foreign children to enter Israel, eliminate Green Pass for events, conferences.

Blinken welcomes Bennett's visit to Bahrain

Secretary of State: Bennett's Bahrain visit another important step towards a better tomorrow for the Middle East.

Senior Israeli official:

'We're not giving up on stopping bad Iran deal'

Official in PM Bennett's entourage in Bahrain says situation in Shimon Hatzadik 'could end badly.'

Army Radio commentator:

'Iran very worried by Bennett's visit to Bahrain'

Arab Affairs analyst Jacky Hugi tells Israel National News that PM's visit to Bahrain constitutes a 'provocation' to Iran.

Bennett: Religion in Mid. East need not be defined by brutality

Israeli PM speaks to Bahraini children, says they can build the better future envisioned by the Patriarch Abarham.

PM Bennett meets Bahraini Crown Prince at his palace

Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa welcomes Bennett in first official visit by an Israeli PM to Bahrain,

Bennett meets with Commander of American Fifth Fleet

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Vice Admiral Cooper, commander of US Navy's Fifth Fleet, during visit to Bahrain.

Bennett meets with Bahraini Jewish community leaders

"You can be a remarkable bridge between Bahrain and Israel," prime minister tells them.

Watch: PM Bennett arrives in Bahrain for historic visit

Bennett received with honor guard by several Bahraini ministers, other senior officials.

Historic:

Bennett takes off to Bahrain for meeting with King Al Khalifa

PM departs for 2-day visit to Bahrain, where he will meet the king and crown prince, in first such visit by an Israeli prime minister.

Historic Visit:

Bennett heads to Bahrain for meeting with King Al Khalifa

Israeli prime minister accepts king's invitation to visit Bahrain, will meet with members of royal family.

Naftali Bennett meets with Senator Lindsey Graham

Republican senator Lindsey Graham meets with Prime Minister Bennett to discuss Iranian threat, bilateral cooperation.

Why Israel must avoid involvement in Russia-Ukraine crisis

Any move made by Israel impacts on Jews worldwide, explains Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

Moshe Gafni:

'Bennett makes a gesture like a child, is that not psychotic?'

United Torah Judaism chairman blasts Liberman: He doesn't care about the economy. We're all suffering because of this man.

Bennett, Lapid call on Israelis to leave Ukraine immediately

Travel warning to Ukraine strengthened as Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to loom.

Bennett to German FM:

'You must give Iran a deadline for nuclear deal'

German Foreign Minister says Iran nuclear talks in Vienna are 'entering final phase,' but Israeli PM warns against return to 2015 deal.

Economy Minister defends plan to lower costs amidst criticism

Economy Minister Barbivay defends plan for lowering taxes, lowering prices of consumer goods and electricity, amidst rising cost of living.

Bennett: We're lowering taxes for working families

Bennett, Liberman, and Barbibai present economic plan, including reducing tax for every working parent by 230 NIS for every child ages 6-12.

First PM visit in 21 years:

PM Bennett & Education Min. visit elementary school in Kfar Saba

'We will do everything so that you may continue to come to school every day as usual,' PM Bennett tells students.

Plan to reduce cost of living will cut electricity price hike

PM Bennett, Finance Min. Liberman, expected to announce cut to electricity price hike, but leave gas price untouched.

PM Bennett visits Haifa naval bases

PM receives comprehensive briefing about naval operations from GOC Navy Vice Admiral Salma, tours submarine and missile corvette flotillas.

Pegasus Spyware Scandal:

Decision on commission of inquiry in coming days

PM convenes consultation with heads of legal system regarding the steps to be taken before establishing commission of inquiry.

Netanyahu: Bennett has not kept a single promise

PM at Besheva, Israel National News Jerusalem conference accuses govt. of showing weakness to the Arab world.

Watch:

Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during speech

PM caught on camera gesturing to suggest that opposition leader is crazy.

Doctor who criticized Bennett will be his personal physician

Prof. Gadi Segal from Sheba Hospital to head Prime Minister's medical staff despite his criticism of Bennett's COVID policies.

Bennett to opposition:

Does it hurt you that we stopped endless elections?

PM responds to '40 signatures' debate initiated by opposition. 'You aren't in govt. because you failed to form a coalition 4 times.'

New Israeli A-G:

Cabinet okays appointment of Baharav-Miara as Attorney General

Gali Baharav-Miara formally appointed Attorney General of Israel, replacing Avichai Mandelblit.

Israeli premier demands answers in Pegasus spyware scandal

Bennett defends controversial spyware for use against terrorism, while vowing new AG will provide answers following report of misuse.

White House:

'Biden will visit Israel later this year'

White House says President Biden accepted Prime Minister Bennett’s invitation to Israel and will visit later this year.

Following Meretz, US pressure:

Israel suspends connection of Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim

Gantz and Bennett order halt to discussions on approving construction plan for E-1 area.

Bennett invites Joe Biden to Israel

Bennett speaks with President Biden, inviting the president to visit Israel.

Bennett promises measures to alleviate cost of living

PM at Cabinet meeting addresses cost of living, says current parameters of potential nuke deal will not stop Iranian nuclear program.

Fight over blood donations reaches Prime Minister

Leaders of boycott against MDA blood donations turn to Bennett to force Health Minister to restore terms 'mother' and 'father' to form.

Haredi MK: Bennett's government soon to be wiped off the map

MK Meir Porush attacks Bennett's government: This 'unnatural mix' of leaders and interests cannot last, just like Mizrachi movement.

Bennett reveals: IDF to use laser interception system in a year

PM says new missile defense system to revolutionize Israel's defense, counter threats of Iran and its proxies like never before.

Bennett: A difficult week-and-a-half ahead

PM at COVID Cabinet meeting says govt. not rushing to lockdowns as if COVID was the end of the world, but not complacent either.

Gafni vs Bennett:

Haredi MK: Why did God punish us with this psychotic PM?

Senior haredi lawmaker shouts at PM Bennett in Knesset plenum, calling him 'psychotic'.

Western Wall Plan:

Reform, Conservative movements lash out at Bennett

‘Infuriating and upsetting’: Liberal Jewish movements condemn Israeli PM’s decision not to implement Western Wall agreement.

Cabinet extends Green Pass rules by 1 week

PM Bennett says at Cabinet meeting he hopes peak of Omicron wave has passed.

Bennett planning to create new nationalist camp

PM Bennett working to create new nationalist camp to run in next elections.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu threatened me, I don't want him in jail'

Prime Minister calls Religious Zionist Party chief's comments on late Supreme Court president 'despicable'. 'He hijacked Religious Zionism.'

Bennett on Holocaust Rem. Day: Indifference is silent acceptance

PM delivers speech on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'We Jews made the world safer for ourselves.'

International Holocaust Day

PM meets 94-year-old Holocaust survivor

Menachem was 16-years-old when Mengele separated him from his parents at Auschwitz. Bennett met him in honor of International Holocaust Day.