Naftali Bennett

Bennett meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Israeli prime minister speaks with US National Security Advisor about ongoing nuclear talks with Iran at Vienna, and key security issues.

Poll: 51% of Israelis want Bennett to meet with Mahmoud Abbas

40% of Yamina voters back meeting between Bennett and Palestinian Authority chief. Half of Israelis fear Abbas' replacement will be worse.

Biden hasn't answered Bennett's phone calls - for three weeks

Jake Sullivan, US National Security Adviser, lands in Israel for talks on Iranian threat, even as US Pres. Biden refuses to answer phone.

PM Bennett: 'We cannot prevent this wave of COVID-19 infections'

'The alternative is between restrictions and preventive measures now, and much harsher measures later,' PM Bennett says.

Smotrich accuses Bennett of flip-flopping on COVID policy

In light of the government's indecision regarding the new variant, MK Bezalel Smotrich states that Bennett cannot lead as PM.

Government mulling restrictions on gatherings

Bennett holds consultation on the continued dealing with the Omicron strain of COVID-19.

Bennett proposes denying entry to classes for unvaccinated kids

The Ministry of Education and other MKs oppose the proposal. Parental leadership: "A proposal that is a disgrace to decision-makers."

Bennett: PM's Residence needed renovation, we will move there

Bennett says he will move into the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem after the renovation work on the house is completed.

Report: Lapid opposed Green Pass, Bennett backed down

Lapid's opposition reportedly surprised Bennett and caused him to back down from the move.

Omicron Variant:

Bennett: Time is running out - vaccinate your kids now

Prime Minister Bennett warns of 'fifth wave' of the coronavirus, lamenting 'rapid spread' of Omicron variant.

Naftali Bennett: Time is running out, the fifth wave is coming

PM at cabinet meeting calls on all citizens to be extra vigilant in light of Omicron variant's increased transmissibility.

Bennett: Terrorists must know they are on borrowed time

PM praises security forces for arresting terrorists who shot and killed Yehuda Dimentman.

Lapid meets activists as PM cancels reception

After PM cancels reception with foreign journalists, Foreign Minister posts about meeting with Yesh Atid activists.

Israeli PM cancels New Year's reception

Government New Year's reception is canceled at the last minute due to coronavirus outbreak.

Bennett eulogizes shooting victim

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sent his condolences to the family of the man killed in a shooting last night in Samaria.

PM Bennett invited to write first letter of UAE Torah scroll

New Torah scroll will serve UAE Jewish community and its visitors.

Bennett: Israel will catch the terrorists

PM vows to 'settle the score' as leaders react to deadly shooting attack.

Yisrael Beytenu minister: Bennett is deceiving Lapid

Minister without portfolio Eli Avidar: Yesh Atid is asleep, Bennett is deceiving Lapid.

Bennett to Barlev: We can't generalize against entire sector

PM phones Public Security Minister after his remarks on "settler violence". Sides report conversation was held in a good atmosphere.

Former Minister: Biden does not answer Bennett's calls

Former Finance Minister Yisrael Katz accuses Finance Minister Liberman of harming all of Israeli society, Bennett of failing on Iran.

Bennett: Settlers are our defensive wall, don't generalize

PM responds to Public Security Minister Omer Barlev's discussion of 'settler violence' with US Deputy Secretary of State.

PM Bennett, new German Chancellor, discuss Iran threat

PM Bennett, Germany's Chancellor Scholz, discuss bilateral cooperation, emphasize importance of preventing Iran from becoming nuclear.

Confirmed COVID-19 case on PM Bennett's flight to Israel

PM Bennett and entire entourage are quarantining, will undergo another PCR test soon.

Iran condemns Bennett’s visit to UAE

Iran claims Bennett's visit to UAE was detrimental to regional security.

Bennett: Israel-UAE relationship example of how to make peace

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has concluded his first visit to the UAE at the invitation of Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

PM concludes 'successful meeting' with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Bennett, in first such visit of a n Israeli PM to Abu Dhabi, discusses ways to strengthen Israel -UAE relationship in many areas.

Bennett in UAE: We are cousins - grandchildren of Abraham

Bennett vows deeper ties between Israel and its new Arab allies. 'Our partnership and friendship are natural - we are cousins.'

Tightening of economic relations at center of UAE visit

Bennett's meeting with Emirati Crown Prince will be the central part of his visit to the UAE.

Bennett arrives in Abu Dhabi, becoming first Israeli PM in UAE

Bennett meets with UAE foreign minister in Ahu Dhabi, after being received by honor guard.

Bennett departs for historic trip to UAE

Bennett leaves Israel on first trip by an Israeli prime minister to the United Arab Emirates.

Bennett offers assistance after deadly US tornadoes

PM says Israel ready to assist after at least 84 killed in tornadoes which swept across 5 US states.

Bennett falsely claims 2 British boys died of Omicron

PM makes claim that children died from Omicron variant during weekly Cabinet meeting, but no deaths have been confirmed so far.

Bennett to depart for UAE

Bennett expected to meet tomorrow with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in first official visit of an Israeli PM to UAE.

PM Bennett to HMOs: Increase pace of vaccinations

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks with HMO CEOs and Chairpersons in order to increase pace of vaccinations against coronavirus.

Bennett under fire for pushing restrictions on unvaccinated

Hebrew University health expert says people should be convinced, not coerced, into getting vaccinated.

PM pushes lockdown for unvaccinated, Health Minister opposes

New restrictions to be imposed against Omicron variant. PM asks for compulsory vaccination option to be legally evaluated.

Knesset votes down bill to expel terrorists' families

PM Bennett, coalition vote against bill Yamina had previously supported deporting families of terrorists.

Bennett: Govt. will correct years of neglect of crime

PM praises passage of bill establishing minimum sentences on illegal weapons possession.

Bennett hints at airstrike on Syria: 'We will continue to act'

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Cypriot president and premier of Greece, alludes to overnight airstrikes on Syria: 'We won't tire.'

Bennett: Arab sector crime a problem for us all

PM Bennett, ministers visit south as part of plan to fight crime in Arab sector.

Bennett: Biden made Israel 'bipartisan again'

Israeli prime minister meets with new US ambassador to Israel, thanks Biden for 'making Israel bipartisan again'.

Bennett to host trilateral Israel-Cyprus-Greece summit

PM Naftali Bennett to host trilateral Israel-Cyprus-Greece summit this week with Cypriot president and Greek Prime Minister.

Bennett: Police actions exemplary in neutralizing stabber

PM responds to criticism of police shooting of man who stabbed a civilian in Jerusalem yesterday.

Bennett to the US: Time to use different toolkit against Iran

PM calls on countries negotiating with Iran to ensure Iran does get away with its violations, moves towards nuclear bomb during negotiations

Ya'alon criticizes Bennett: We mustn't openly confront the US

Former Defense Minister: I think we should not confront the Americans. We should say what we want to say behind closed doors.

'Attack in Jerusalem is cruel terrorist act and intolerable'

PM Bennett and several ministers extend backing, praise, to Border Police officers who eliminated terrorist near Jerusalem's Old City.

Bennett: Not every decision we make is perfect

Bennett responds to criticism of his family's vacation: All the rules that apply to any other family, will also apply to my family.

'Police operation in Umm al-Fahm is for everyone's security'

Prime Minister lauds police efforts to crack down on rioting in Arab-Israeli city.

Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'

State Department spokesperson says that Secretary of State urged PM to refrain from unilateral steps during their conversation.

Israel to fine those who do not undergo second PCR test

Fines will be imposed on persons arriving from overseas who do not undergo second PCR test on the third or seventh day since their arrival.

Bennett, Health Min. stop Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers

Shabak to end GPS tracking of suspected Omicron carriers at midnight on Thursday. Health Minister explains use was meant to be temporary.

Source reveals: Controversy in Bennett-Blinken conversation

Diplomatic source: Vast majority of conversation between PM Bennett, US Sec. Blinken, focused on Iran; solution is not to allow blackmail.

Bennett: Iran is using 'nuclear blackmail' in negotiations

In conversation with US Sec. of State Blinken, PM Bennett calls for 'immediate cessation' of talks, harsher steps against Iran.

Report: PMO tried to persuade Bennett's wife to cancel trip

Prime Minister's Office tried to persuade his wife to cancel vacation abroad, but she refused.

Israel National Counter-Terrorism Unit declared

PM Bennett declares Police Counter-Terrorism Unit as the Israel National Counter-Terrorism Unit, to increase budget to strengthen unit.

Israeli PM launches Pandemic Information Center on Twitter

'The world has shown great interest, and Israel is eager to share our knowhow on COVID-19 with the world,' PM Bennett says.

PM Bennett to world leaders: Booster has very quick effect

PM Naftali Bennett speaks with Austrian Chancellor, Czechia's PM, about the new 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.

Man who threatened to assassinate PM gets 7 months in prison

Kiryat Gat resident convicted after calling police and saying that he intended to harm Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Bennett at Hannukah lighting: A good spirit is blowing in Israel

PM, president light candles for 2nd night of Hannukah with soldiers in IDF Nativ conversion program.

Bennett, Liberman agree: National service wages to rise by 50%

PM: National service employees do holy work. Just as we raised soldiers' salaries, we are raising their salaries.