Naftali Bennett

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.

'Iran deserves no rewards'

Watch: PM Bennett's message to the world

Bennett delivers message ahead of nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. 'Do not give in to Iran's nuclear blackmail.'

Bennett: Israel is the modern day Maccabee

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett's Hanukkah message.

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Israeli Premier lights first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

PM: Government 'speaks with one voice' on Iran

"Israel is extremely concerned about potential billions flooding into Iran," says PM. "We are conveying this message in every possibly way."

PM: We are constantly reassessing the situation with new variant

"I know people are tired of living with COVID, but I ask of you to be patient and obedient," says PM Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: We want to keep Israel open

PM Bennett at Corona Cabinet meeting: The key is caution & minimal risks. We want to maintain our achievement with the Delta strain.

The MK who rebelled against Israel’s PM

MK Amichai Chikli explains why he decide to stand up to the leader of his party, PM Naftali Bennett.

PM Bennett: 'New COVID-19 variant spreads at much quicker pace'

'Overriding principle is to take quick, strong action, on entry to & exit from Israel,' PM Bennett says at meeting on new COVID-19 variant.

Israeli official: Bennett did not stop construction in Atarot

Israeli official responds to report that PM told the US that construction in Jerusalem neighborhood would not happen.

Report: Bennett promises US new Jrlm neighborhood won't happen

PM reportedly tells Biden Admin. govt. will not approve Jerusalem municipality's plan to build new neighborhood.

Bennett meets with family of Hisham al-Said, being held in Gaza

Prime Minister Bennett told the al-Said family that he is personally committed to returning the soldiers and civilians being held in Gaza

Worst-case scenario: Over 1,000 daily COVID cases by January

COVID Cabinet convenes, hears possible scenarios after the coefficient of infection rises.

David Bennett, 9, holds dad's hand as he gets COVID-19 vaccine

PM Naftali Bennett accompanies 9-year-old son David to receive COVID vaccine as Israeli children aged 5-11 become eligible to be vaccinated.

PM Bennett: We will maintain our freedom of action

Read Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's Remarks at the Security and Policy Conference of the Institute for Policy and Strategy Conference

Bennett: Israel will maintain her freedom of action against Iran

'Even if the international community returns to the nuclear deal, we are not obligated to abide by its terms,' stresses prime minister.

PM Bennett meets Israeli couple released from Turkish prison

Prime Minister meets Natali and Mordy Oknin, says the prayers for their release from Turkey moved him.

Bereaved father blocked by Bennett on Twitter

Herzl Hajaj, whose daughter was murdered in attack, blocked by Bennett's social media team, which later unblocks him and apologizes.

Bennett builds a terror state

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his ministers are dismantling everything the Netanyahu governments achieved. Op-ed.

Hanukkah events will take place as planned

PM Bennett and Health Minister Horowitz announce outline for Hanukkah performances.

PM Bennett: We must be vigilant against copycat attacks

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett began the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday by addressing the deadly terrorist attack in Jerusalem

Biden Admin. pressures Israel to rejoin UNESCO

US govt. thinks Congressional opposition to rejoining UNESCO will disappear if Israel rejoins UN body first,

PM Bennett's plan for the 'children's wave' of coronavirus

As infection rates rise, PM Bennett issues instructions for managing 'children's wave' of COVID-19 infections.

INTO THE FRAY:

An Israeli tragedy

It will take a long time, maybe decades, to repair the damage caused by the machinations used to ensconce the current coalition. Op-ed.

Bennett: Vaccination of children to begin on Tuesday

Prime Minister announces that 5-to-11-year-olds will be able to receive the Pfizer vaccine as of next week.

Bennett thanks Erdogan for return of Israeli couple

PM speaks with Turkish President following release of Israeli couple arrested for 'espionage' in Istanbul.

Freed couple: 'Hanukkah miracle, you turned worlds upside-down'

PM Bennett, FM Lapid, speak with Natali and Mordy Oknin, the Israeli couple who were detained in Turkey, following their arrival in Israel.

Bennett to detained couple's family: Efforts around the clock

Prime Minister thanks family of Natali and Mordy Oknin for their restrained conduct as couple remains in prison on espionage charges

Bennett: Israel will defend itself by itself

PM visits IDF exercise, says Israel dealing with Iran and its proxies on multiple fronts and preparing for all challenges.

PM Bennett, US Amb. reiterate strong US-Israel relationship

Prime Minister meets US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, hail shared values between the two nations.

PM Bennett: We are taking action against crime in Arab sector

'Arab criminals in Israel have amassed an arsenal enough for a small army,' says Bennett, as ministers plan crackdown on Arab crime.

Bennett: Israeli couple arrested in Turkey innocent

PM at Cabinet meeting says Israel doing everything to bring home couple arrested for 'espionage' in Turkey, calls to vaccinate children.

PM Bennett: 'Western Wall being used for political campaign'

Responding to recent clashes, PM Naftali Bennett criticizes 'divisive campaign,' says it will cause 'great damage' if it takes hold.

PM Naftali Bennett to Parents:

'No reason to leave your children unvaccinated'

Israeli prime minister calls on parents to vaccinate their children against COVID. 'Don't let them get infected - or infect others.'

Bennett and Sa'ar to advance law limiting PM to two terms

The Minister of Justice and the Prime Minister have decided to promote the law, but it will not apply retroactively.

Bennett: Israel stands united with Christians

Israel will declare "unwavering partnership with Christians around the world" at 5th Annual Christian Media Summit.

Israel to hold first ever pandemic drill

Israel will hold a national exercise tomorrow that will examine national preparations for a possible outbreak of a new deadly COVID strain.

Bennett meets two US Congressional delegations

Bennett meets delegations led by US Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).

Prime Minister will not meet with J Street representatives

Bennett to meet Democratic lawmakers visiting Israel with the American Jewish Left Lobby. J Street people were not invited.

Police arrest 65 weapons trafficking suspects

Police say the main arms dealers in the country. Arrest was made possible by placing a police agent among them for more than a year.

Bennett, Health Min. cancel all restrictions on open gatherings

More COVID restrictions to be lifted, including reduced need for Green Passes at certain indoor gatherings.

Bennett: I am not negotiating the creation of a terrorist state

PM responds to MK Smotrich's accusations the current government has abandoned Israel's security.

Netanyahu to Bennett: You won't be here long, do something real

Opposition leader accuses prime minister of taking credit for his achievements in Knesset speech.

Ethiopian PM to Bennett: You let war criminals into Israel

Amid reports that recent wave of Ethiopian immigrants to Israel were not Jewish, Ethiopian PM claims some were officers involved in massacre

Bennett’s diplomatic tsunami

Captive to his post and anti-Zionist coalition partners, Bennett's foreign policy is predicated on making far-reaching concessions. Op-ed.

PM Bennett: Government is on stable ground

Prime Minister Bennett at start of the weekly Cabinet meeting: "The threat of elections has finally been lifted; now is the time to work"

Bennett: Israel looking into Pfizer COVID pill

PM tells Cabinet government looking into purchase of Pfizer COVID pill which lowers risk of hospitalization and death by 90%.

Conflict with US?

Bennett and Lapid: 'We oppose opening US consulate'

Israel's PM Bennett, FM Lapid, say they have 'clearly told' the US not to open separate Jerusalem consulate for Palestinian Authority Arabs.

PM Bennett: The government will serve its full term

PM Bennett holds press conference with Foreign Min. Lapid, Finance Min. Liberman. 'We must concentrate on what unites us.'

Smotrich to Bennett: You're a puppet on a string

Religious Zionist chairman fires back after Bennett says "the government under my leadership will take care of everyone".

Heated debate in Knesset over state budget

Heated discussion to summarize debates on state budget ahead of voting.

PM on IDF exercises: Whoever needs the message, will get it

'We are no longer defined by the conflict or by our enemies, but according to who we are & our contribution to the world,' PM Bennett says.

Moshe Gafni: Bennett betrayed the State of Israel

UTJ chairman: Prime Minister Bennett is an opportunist. He betrayed the State of Israel.

Bill Gates: Great to see Bennett’s commitment to climate change

Microsoft co-founder tweets following his meeting with PM Bennett at the United Nations COP26 climate conference.

Bennett held 'significant talks' on Iran at climate summit

Political source says PM's discussions with world leaders at Glasgow climate summit did not focus solely on climate issues.

PM Bennett meets Bill Gates at climate summit

Microsoft says he wants to 'unleash' Israeli innovation to fight climate change.

Bennett to Johnson: Israel 'means business' on climate change

PM Bennett meets British counterpart at Glasgow climate conference, vows Israel will reach zero emissions by 2050.

British PM apologizes to Elharrar for exclusion from event

Boris Johnson apologizes to Energy Minister Karine Elharrar after she was unable to atttend Galscow climate conference in wheelchair.

Bennett to Indian PM:

'You're the most popular man in Israel - maybe join Yamina?'

Israeli PM meets his Indian counterpart at sidelines of UN climate change conference in Glasgow, vows greater cooperation with India.

PM Bennett meets Biden, world leaders at climate summit

Prime Minister speaks with US pres. British and German PMs at Climate Change Conference in Glascow.