Naftali Bennett

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.

'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.