Naftali Bennett

Bennett tells Health Min.: No more restrictions, find solutions

PM Naftali Bennett claims 'no connection' between gatherings at performances or basketball games and infections among the unvaccinated.

Bennett to meet heads of Jewish organizations

PM Bennett will spend four days in the US, addressing the United Nations General Assembly and meeting key international figures.

'Those who oppose US support for Israel got their answer today'

Israeli leaders praise US Congress for passing bill to provide $1 billion to resupply Iron Dome.

The decision which could keep children home from school

PM Bennett decides that students who have not gotten 3rd vaccine dose after 6 months will not be able to return to school.

Likud: Bennett's obsession with not being Bibi hurts Israel

Likud party criticizes announcement PM Bennett's first speech to the UN will be different from Netanyahu's famous speeches.

'I don't know how Bennett smiles when he's called a traitor'

Yesh Atid chairman: The opposition wants the state to fail, just so that we do not succeed. It will not help them.

Bennett doesn’t have the solution to el-Sisi’s problems

As Ethiopia charges ahead with its dam on the Nile River, there isn’t really much Israel can do about it. Op-ed.

Watch: Bennett's 1st 100 days in office

PM Bennett's coalition was not expected to come to fruition. Can it become a permanent fixture in Israeli politics?

Bennett chosen as one of Time's '100 most influential people'

Tribute to Bennett on Time's website written by Mansour Abbas, leader of United Arab List party. "In the end, it all comes down to courage."

PM Naftali Bennett:

'I stand by my decision - Israel is getting back to normal'

Ahead of Yom Kippur, PM Bennett calls on the unvaccinated to get the jab, and touts his foreign policy and budgetary accomplishments.

Lapid: 'Naftali Bennett is prime minister with 61 seats, not 6'

Foreign Min. Lapid says he's certain rotation deal will be kept, brushes off claims that PM Bennett has just 6 Knesset seats supporting him.

'Apologies for my part in Bennett's return'

MK Bezalel Smotrich: I apologize to people of Israel for my part in Bennett's return to politics after he did not pass the threshold.

Bennett to address UN General Assembly

The Prime Minister will leave for New York after the holidays, and will address the UN General Assembly on September 27.

Bereaved mother blasts Bennett: Shame on you!

Mother of IDF fighter Barel Hadarya Shmueli blasts Bennett following his TV interviews: I promise you we will meet again.

Bennett pledges to step down when Lapid's time as PM comes

PM: I will transfer responsibility for Israel to Yair Lapid on the day of the rotation.

Who does PM Bennett ask forgiveness from?

Prime Minister gives interview in which he admits to a mistake for which he seeks forgiveness ahead of Yom Kippur.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Abbas isn't a partner for peace, Bennett won't meet him'

'Abbas pays murderers and sues our soldiers.' After PM's meeting with Egyptian president, Interior Ministry says PA chief is beyond the pale

Conference of Presidents applauds Bennett-Al-Sisi meeting

US Jewish leaders: We look forward to seeing this meeting bear fruit in fostering enhanced cooperation between Israel and Egypt.

Yamina Minister: Netanyahu is shamelessly lying

Minister Matan Kahana fires back after Netanyahu claims Bennett acted against police and IDF in lifting closure on Judea and Samaria.

Bennett-Sisi meeting:

Egyptians provided separate dishes for PM's kosher meal

First meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of Egypt was defined as "warm and cordial".

Bennett, el-Sisi discuss Iranian threat, Hamas

Political source reveals Israeli, Egyptian leaders discussed range of regional security issues in addition to enhancing economic ties.

Bennett: Peace with Egypt basis for regional stability

PM returns from first meeting with Egyptian President el-Sisi. 'Meeting was very good and productive.'

Bennett: Get vaccinated and save lives

PM notes 61 people under the age of 40 are currently in serious condition with COVID. 'None were vaccinated as required.'

PM Bennett meets with Egyptian president in Sinai

Israeli Prime Minister to travel to Sinai to meet with President el-Sisi, following his invitation to visit Egypt.

Bennett: 'Our tolerance for the unvaccinated has run out'

PM discusses new COVID-related plans, including genetic scanning mechanism at Ben Gurion airport to help deal with 'the next variant.'

Will Bennett resume Netanyahu's suitcases of cash for Hamas?

Proposed alternative method for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza while bypassing Hamas collapses after PA pulls out of agreement.

PM Bennett on prisoner escape: 'Series of mistakes and failures'

After 4 of 6 terrorists were caught, Bennett says 'Some of the state's systems have degenerated in recent years and must be repaired.'

Bennett travels without staff to reduce Shabbat desecration

PM slammed by Netanyahu supporters for traveling on Shabbat to closely monitor effort to capture 6 escaped terrorists.

PM Bennett: High alert must continue until escapees are found

PM Bennett praises security forces' success in recapturing four of the terrorists who escaped Gilboa Prison, calls to maintain high alert.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israel's threats

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson fires back after Bennett calls for international response to IAEA report on Iran.

Bennett demands international response following report on Iran

"Israel takes situation reflected in report very seriously", PM said,"and will do everything to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons"

Likud: The Bennett government contains terrorists

Likud blasts appointment of Ra'am MK as chairman of a Knesset Committee, notes that he called terrorists "freedom fighters".

PA livid following Bennett's meeting with heads of Yesha Council

PA chairman's spokesman rejects Bennett's remarks at a meeting with Yesha Council leaders: All settlements are illegal.

Bennett orders harsh measures against Uman COVID violators

PM orders full enforcement against hundreds of Israelis who returned from Uman with fake COVID tests and spread the disease.

Bennett: I told the Americans we would not stop building

PM holds first meeting in office with leaders of Yesha council, says 'there will be no freeze and no annexation.'

PM Bennett holds urgent meeting with top security officials

As security prisoners riot, PM Bennett holds urgent meeting with top security officials. 'Israel is prepared for any scenario.'

Bennett: Stop using IDF for cynical political goals

PM says army needs full backing even after mistakes are are following shooting death of Barel Shmueli.

Senior Hamas official:

'Hamas thinks Bennett is weak'

Senior Hamas official says terrorist organization will continue to put pressure on Israeli government due to belief that PM Bennett is weak.

Bennett schmoozes, Biden snoozes, mainstream media disabuses

The mainstream media was exposed once again for its biased reporting on Biden – undermining its integrity and trumpeted independence.

Bennett tells Jewish leaders he'll reduce tensions with PA

PM speaks to leaders of US Jewish organizations and tells them he'll take steps to reduce the conflict with Palestinian Arabs.

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

Biden: Bennett is a gentleman, more conservative than me

President Joe Biden, speaking to Jewish leaders during the White House High Holy Days call, wishes the Jewish community a Shana Tova.

PM Bennett: 'Get vaccinated and save lives'

'If we all get the coronavirus vaccine, including the third dose, we'll protect our health and the economy,' PM Naftali Bennett promises.

Report: Bennett and Al-Sisi meeting will be public

TV report says Bennett and Egyptian President are expected to meet soon in meeting that will be public and not secret.

Report: Biden, Bennett renewed agreement on nuclear program

Israeli official: Biden and Bennett reaffirmed strategic understandings on Israel’s alleged undeclared military nuclear program.

Bennett talks to young people on TikTok: The battle is close

Prime Minister holds live meeting on TikTok with young people about the return to classes amid the pandemic.

'Next week, there won't be any more oxygen concentrators'

Moshe Cohen, head of the Yad Sarah organization, warns that by next week, he won't have any more oxygen concentrators to lend out.

Bennett appoints new director for Shin Bet security agency

'A brave soldier and an excellent commander.' Prime Minister Bennett taps R. to lead Israel's secretive Shin Bet internal security agency.

Ashkelon man arrested for threatening to assassinate Bennett

23-year-old Ashkelon man arrested at his home after he threatened to murder Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Likud: Bennett sells out Israel's security

Right-wing parties furious at govt. for loaning NIS 500 million to PA. Shurat Hadin to petition Supreme Court against loan.

Bennett: School year to start Wednesday as planned

1 vaccine dose will be enough to allow students in grades 7 and up back in school according to new government decision.

Israel to lend PA 500 million shekels

Minister Benny Gantz announces numerous steps to strengthen PA following meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.

Party leaders pay respects to Barel Hadarya Shmueli

Coalition and opposition leaders speak out about the fallen Sgt. Barel Hadarya Shmueli, who died of his wounds earlier today.

Did Biden doze off during Bennett meeting? Take a closer look

Social media is full of claims President Biden nodded off during meeting with Israeli PM. Watch the video and decide for yourself.

'Bennett has no red lines'

Religious Zionism party blasts Bennett for Gantz-Abbas meeting "restoring Abu Mazen to relevance after years in the wilderness."

Report: Netanyahu 'lost' dozens of gifts from foreign leaders

Former PM is legally required to return gifts he received while premier. 42 of them remain unaccounted for.

Israel to oppose US consulate for PA in Jerusalem?

Political source says Bennett, Biden agreed to disagree on issue of US consulate in Jerusalem for time being.

Israeli journalists: Biden did not fall asleep in meeting

Arutz Sheva correspondent among Israeli journalists who dispute account President Biden nodded off in first meeting with PM Bennett.

Report: Bennett, Biden agreed to disagree on Judea and Samaria

In meeting, it was reportedly decided that US would not pressure Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Bennett departs Washington after 'warm and helpful meeting'

PM summarizes visit to Washington. "A direct and personal connection was established between Biden and me, based on trust."