Naftali Bennett

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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.

Bennett, ministers agree to add 45 ICU beds

PM, Ministers Hororitz and Liberman agree on measure to relieve burden on hospitals as Omicron wave rages.

Teachers Union cancels classes to protest new COVID policy

Union urges teachers not to come to school tomorrow in protest against canceling of quarantine regulations for students.

Bennett decides: Isolation rules for students removed

PM makes final decision to end current quarantine rules for students. New testing rules to be put in place tomorrow.

PM holding talks on elimination of quarantine for children

PM Bennett calls meeting of Health, Education, ministry officials to discuss delaying quarantine cancellation for children exposed to COVID.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu back to sowing chaos, as usual'

Bennett responds to Netanyahu's criticism of pandemic response: We’ll continue to run the country calmly and responsibly.

Bennett refusing to meet with families of Meron victims

PM's office has been denying, for five months, the request of the families of the victims of the Meron disaster to meet Bennett.

Deputy Minister:

'I don't understand Yamina's arguments'

Deputy Economy Minister Yair Golan wonders why Bennett and Shaked did not support committee of inquiry into submarine affair.

Bennett: Israel to increase funding for fight against BDS

PM at Cabinet meeting: Good that world remembers the Holocaust, but modern antisemitism must be fought as well.

Bennett to abstain in vote on submarine inquiry

PM intends to abstain during vote in the Cabinet on establishment of commission of inquiry into the submarine affair.

Bennett speaks to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

PM speaks to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, expresses condolences, support after terror attack in Abu Dhabi.

Bennett:

Israeli children return to continuous study next week

PM, Health and Education Ministers present new plan to reduce number of students in quarantine which will be implemented next Thursday.

PM to haredi MK: 'Drawback' that haredim aren't in government

'We won't always agree, but we're not trying to be contrarian to you,' PM Bennett tells MK Meir Porush.

Report:

Bennett proposed Russia-Ukraine summit in Jerusalem

Russian President reportedly rejected Israeli PM's offer to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.

Bennett to Economic Forum: Don't invest in Iranian 'octopus'

Israeli PM addresses 2022 Davos World Economic Forum, warns against investing in Iran which would lead to more terrorism.

Israel to distribute 25-30 million free antigen tests

Health Minister Horowitz urges: 'Use the tests, safeguard those at risk - it's the social responsibility of each and every one of us.'

Netanyahu Plea Bargain:

Bennett government will look to recruit new parties, says PM

Yamina gearing up for Netanyahu's possible departure from politics as part of plea bargain, aims to enlist additional parties to government.

Bennett decides: Quarantine to be reduced to 5 days

Education Ministry warns children suffering depression at increased rates due to lack of normal routine during COVID crisis.

Bennett invites Texas Governor to visit Israel

PM Bennett speaks with Texas Governor Greg Abbott following hostage incident at Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville.

Bennett to World Jewry after hostage crisis: You are not alone

Israeli PM responds to hostage crisis at Texas synagogue: Stark reminder dark forces of antisemitism still exist.

'The PA strangles us and Bennett is silent'

Binyamin Regional Council chairman Yisrael Gantz addresses right-wing rally outside PMO, accuses Bennett of abandoning Yesha residents.

PM Bennett, Russia's Pres. Putin, discuss global security issues

In conversation with Russia's Pres. Putin, PM Bennett emphasizes importance of firm stance against Iran.

Bennett: Beware of Iranian attempts to recruit Israelis

"It is possible that behind the information that you consume or share on social media are the Iranians," says PM.

Elkin, Bennett argue at Cabinet meeting

PM Bennett silences Minister Elkin after he tries to ask questions at COVID Cabinet meeting.

PM calls Netanyahu 'anti-patriotic' for mocking antigen tests

Likud responds: Israelis being forced to pay for unreliable tests; Bennett has lost control of the situation.

Bennett: Israel world leader in protecting elderly from Omicron

PM says Israel prepared for Omicron wave despite record high infection numbers, aim is to keep economy open.

Likud: Bennett govt. reaches new anti-Zionist lows

Likud criticizes govt. after Ra'am opposes planting of trees in the government.

Bennett: We are moving to continued offensive against Iran

'Israel is not a party to the nuclear talks and not committed to the agreement,' PM Bennett warns.

'She loved her people and her country': PM eulogizes Aura Herzog

Prime Minister Bennett eulogizes Aura Herzog, mother of Israel's president, and wife of sixth president, Chaim Herzog.

Bennett: We're in this together

"I understand the frustration; I know how hard this is. We will all need a lot of patience and staying power to get through this."

Diaspora rabbis, communal leaders thank PM for reopening Israel

350 rabbis and community leaders thank Prime Minister Bennett for reopening Israel to travel.

Bennett's makeup artist: 'I'm so proud he's my PM'

Noa Gavish from Netanya has been doing PM Bennett's makeup for the past six months. 'He makes me feel at home, he's an amazing person.'

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PM Bennett confronts Opposition MKs during stormy Knesset vote

'Get out! Shame on you!' Opposition lawmakers chant at Bennett, prompting PM to get out of his seat and confront Opposition MKs.

'You Sold Israel Out'

Shouting match in Knesset as 'Electricity Law' passes final vote

Opposition MKs jeer Prime Minister Bennett on Knesset floor, Bennett responds by castigating Opposition Leader Netanyahu.

Bennett: 4th shot caused 5-times greater antibody response

PM visits Sheba Medical Center, says results of first uses of 4th vaccine dose are very encouraging.

PM Bennett speaks with Boris Johnson

Israeli, British PMs speak about Iranian nuclear issue, fight against Omicron variant.

Bennett: 'A difficult night for Israel, we lost our best sons'

Prime Minister Bennett eulogizes helicopter pilots killed in crash off the coast of Haifa: 'We lost our best sons in an accident at sea.'

Bennett and Shaked Prank Yamina Party

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked pranks Yamina that she was positive with corona. Bennett took the prank one step further.

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Prime Minister says he approved not only the meeting between Defense Minister and PA chairman, but also the location.

'Omicron is here'

Israel to offer 4th dose as Bennett lays out Omicron road map

'Omicron is different than all the previous variants,' says Prime Minister Bennett. 'It requires us to adapt everything we knew about COVID'

Health Minister:

'Israel facing 'extreme' fifth wave, we'll have to ration tests'

'This wave will be extreme - but short', says Health Minister, as number of cases rises significantly. Ministers protest shift in policies.