Naftali Bennett

'Green Classroom' outline to be expanded

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett adopts recommendation of Ministry of Health. The outline will also be extended to cities marked as "yellow".

Bennett: The right and the religious did not kill Rabin

PM says only the killer bears responsibility for assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, entire populations should not be silenced.

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Bennett to ask Putin to press Iran to remove forces from border

PM to urge Putin to press Iran to remove forces from Israeli border, allow Israel freedom of action against Iranian nuclear program.

'Bennett will guarantee Iran has an arsenal of nuclear bombs'

Opposition Leader Netanyahu blasts reports of Israel's 'changing stance' on Iran nuclear deal, warns it will ensure a nuclear Iran.

Meretz MK threatens to topple Bennett government

After PM warns coalition members against infighting, Meretz MK threatens to topple government, accusing it of promoting 'annexation'.

Lapid to Blinken: 'Consulate conflict could break up government'

FM Lapid: 'Conflict over the consulate could dissolve the new government.' Bennett in strong opposition to its reopening.

Swedish FM: Israeli government interested in 2-State Solution

Minister Ann Linde says Swedish relations with Israel much better under Bennett-Lapid govt. than under Netanyahu.

'Gantz remains the coalition's biggest headache'

Political commentator Amit Segal says internal conflict between PM Bennett and DM Gantz is worse than has been reported.

Bennett: Challenging the legitimacy of a government is dangerous

PM Bennett responds to farewell event for Shin Bet chief, during which Netanyahu ignored him when he read the list of dignitaries.

Netanyahu snubs Bennett at farewell for Shin Bet chief

Opposition leader does not acknowledge Prime Minister Bennett's presence at farewell ceremony for outgoing Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman.

Ayelet Shaked: The haredim are an integral part of Israel

Interior Minister responds to Prime Minister Bennett's call to 'limit haredi political influence'.

'Bennett doubling Jordan's water supply, gets nothing in return'

Former PM attacks new agreement which will see the annual water supply from Israel to Jordan being doubled.

FIFA President offers Israel to host some 2030 World Cup games

Prime Minister Bennett meets FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Deri to Bennett: Who are you? A clown

Shas chairman rips into PM for saying haredim should have less political power.

Poll: 34 seats for Likud, 7 for Bennet

Poll finds Likud strengthening, Likud voters overwhelmingly prefer Netanyahu to Edelstein.

Bennett to meet Putin in Russia next week

PM to discuss Iranian nuclear program with Russian President in Sochi on October 22.

Deri: PM with 6 seats wants to disenfranchise a million people

Haredi politicians slam Bennett for saying political influence of haredim should be limited.

Bennett:

'What if tomorrow there's a variant that bypasses the vaccines?'

Bennett speaks at Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

Bennett: We need to limit political influence of the haredim

Prime Minister Bennett calls for greater dialogue in Israel, while pushing for 'limits' to haredi political influence.

Israel’s critics have a new slogan

Israel-critics think the slogan is clever because it comes from a phrase used by PM Naftali Bennett. They’ve taken it out of context.Op-ed

PA: Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims

PA cabinet leader responds to PM Naftali Bennett, who said that a Palestinian state means a "terrorist state".

Netanyahu: Bennett pretends to be prime minister

Opposition leader slams government claims 'every minister acts on his own without regard for Bennett.'

Bennett: We will lower prices in the supermarkets

PM addresses '40 signatures' Knesset session initiated by opposition on the state budget, praises Minister Kahana's kashrut reforms.

Expanding the Golan:

Bennett announces plans for new towns in the Golan Heights

Prime Minister vows to quadruple number of Jews in the Golan Heights, announces plans to build two new towns.

PA to Bennett: Occupation is terrorism

Abbas spokesman attacks Bennett's remarks that a Palestinian would become a state of terror.

'Do I need a face mask?' Merkel asks Bennett?

German Chancellor tells PM Bennett she had her second jab three months ago. "Then you're good," he tells her.

Bennett to Merkel: 'Iran taking its time as centrifuges spin'

Israeli PM Bennett warns: 'The world is waiting, the Iranians are taking their time, and the centrifuges are spinning.'

Bennett to Merkel: 'Palestinian state will create terror state'

PM Bennett, German Chancellor Merkel, hold joint press conference. 'We need to do everything to ensure Iran doesn't acquire nuclear weapon.'

Bennett to Merkel: We certainly remember history

PM Naftali Bennet presents to Chancellor Angela Merkel an optimistic view of new government.

WATCH LIVE: Israel’s Cabinet meeting hosts Chancellor Merkel

Israeli Prime Minister Bennett meets German Chancellor Merkel in Jerusalem, during her last visit in office.

Reconciliation between Bennett, Gantz, Shaked, and Lapid

Government ministers attempt to end feuds after week of infighting in the government.

Gantz, Bennett spar over reveal of operation to find Ron Arad

Defense Minister furious at PM's decision to reveal operation to find information on fate of Ron Arad,

Contacts underway for Bennett-Putin meeting

The meeting between the two is scheduled for this month, amid the negotiations on a nuclear agreement with Iran.

'Bennett's message is that soldiers are worthless'

Hadar Goldin's mother criticizes the Prime Minister's handling of the soldiers whose bodies are held by Hamas, but refuses to give up.

Biden privately pressures Bennett to stop settlement building

Yesha Council chairman denounces 'gross interference in internal Israeli affairs' after Biden sends private message to stop building.

Likud: Bennett gives billions to Mansour Abbas, 0 to soldiers

Bill from Likud MK Eli Cohen to raise salaries of IDF soldiers defeated in the Knesset.

Knesset remembers minister assassinated by terrorists

Special session marks 20 years since assassination of Rehavam Ze'evi. Netanyahu says Ze'evi would be furious at current government.

PM decides: No quarantine for students in green areas

As COVID numbers continue to drop, Bennett wants to see "an end to this period of uncertainty and peace of mind for parents."

'Do not let Ron Arad's case repeat itself'

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, blasts Bennett’s handling of the issue of returning the body of her son.

Miri Regev to Arutz Sheva: Bennett has become a leftist

Likud MK calls on the Prime Minister to admit to the public that he has changed his positions and gone to the left.

'I couldn't listen to the Prime Minister's lies'

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan explains to Arutz Sheva why she walked out of the Knesset plenum during Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's speech.

Netanyahu to Bennett: You attack doctors instead of Iran

Opposition leader blasts government in address at opening of Knesset winter session, blames Bennett for 1,300 COVID deaths.

Bennett reveals 'courageous' Mossad mission to find Ron Arad

PM at opening of Knesset winter assembly: Dedication to returning prisoners sets Israel and Jewish people apart.

Rogue Yamina MK: I've only spoken to Bennett once since election

Rogue Yamina MK barred from officially parting ways with his party "for technical reasons."

Bennett promises: 'We'll end the mass quarantines'

PM Bennett: 'We intend to end the mass quarantines, and move to a model of extensive testing and quarantine only for confirmed cases.'

'Blood of those who died of coronavirus is on Bennett's hands'

Former Labor minister calls on PM Naftali Bennett to resign his position: 'If he caused the deaths of hundreds, he should draw conclusions.'

Bennett cancels visit to Arab town at Ra'am's request

Ra'am: Bennett cancelled visit to Umm al-Fahm "out of respect for the shaheeds". PM's spokesman: Visit cancelled due to security concerns.

Senior PA official: We're waiting for Lapid to become PM

'Of course Bennett is ignoring the Palestinian issue. But we're getting ready for the day after.'

PA: Bennett is responsible for war crimes

PA "foreign ministry" accuses Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of direct responsibility for "war crimes" by the IDF and the settlers.

'Why did Bennett not mention that Jerusalem is our capital?'

Former Minister wonders why PM did not make clear during his UN speech that Jerusalem is the capital of the Jewish people.

Caroline Glick: Bennett didn't represent Israel or Zionism at UN

Political analyst says PM acquiescing to US stamp of approval for Iranian nuclear arsenal, not defending Israel from anti-Semites.

'Bennett is spraying sand in everyone's eyes'

PM Naftali Bennett praised his 'achievements' in the war against coronavirus. MK Yakov Asher: 'You can't lie to everyone.'

PM Bennett urges: Focus on vaccinating Arab sector

Vaccination campaign key to keeping Israel open, PM Bennett says, urging emphasis on Arab sector.

Bennett:

'I respect health officials, but we won't back new restrictions'

Israeli Prime Minister pushes back on criticism from Health Minister, amid spat with ministry officials over demands for new restrictions.

Bennett: I raised issue of Hamas captives with UN Sec. General

PM in New York answers Arutz Sheva question about his efforts to secure return of Israeli civilians, bodies of soldiers held by Hamad.

Health Min. condemns Bennett for attack on health officials

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz defends his ministry after PM says health officials don't have 'monopoly' on decision-making

Bennett prays at Manhattan synagogue, walks to hotel

PM prays at Kehilath Jeshurun synagogue in Manhattan, where he used to pray 20 years ago, on Shmini Atzeret night.

Bennett to US Ambassador to the UN: I value your friendship

Bennett meets US Ambassador to the UN: I think the new spirit between America and Israel can bear fruit and do good things together.

PA 'foreign minister': Bennett is not a peace partner

PA “foreign minister” Riyad al-Maliki blasts Bennett for failing to mention peace process during his speech at the UN General Assembly.

Bennett: I bring with me a new spirit from Jerusalem

PM Bennett to Jewish Federations of North America: Iran is not a done deal. We will prevent them from acquiring a nuclear weapon.