Naftali Bennett

Bennett invites Biden to visit Israel

Bennett to reporters following meeting with US President: It felt like we have known each other for a long time.

'We strengthened the enduring partnership between our nations'

US President: It was an honor to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the White House today.

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett quotes Isaiah during WH meeting

During his White House meeting with President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett quoted the words of the prophet Isaiah.

Prime Minister Bennett: 'We have no better ally than the US'

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Biden calls Bennett after postponement of meeting

US President calls PM Naftali Bennett, thanks him for his understanding regarding the postponement of their meeting.

Biden-Bennett meeting pushed off to tomorrow

First meeting between US, Israeli leaders delayed following massive suicide bombing in Kabul which killed 10 US marines.

Biden-Bennett meeting pushed off following Kabul blast

US pushes off first meeting between new PM and President in light of deadly bombing at Kabul airport.

Yossi Dagan: Bennett's statement is unacceptable

Samaria Regional Council chairman responds to Bennett's interview: The statement that no sovereignty will be applied is unacceptable.

PA: Bennett's comments endanger peace

PA "foreign ministry" blasts Bennett for ruling out the establishment of a Palestinian state in New York Times interview.

Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?

State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program.

Sec. Austin: US committed to Israel's security

PM Bennett meets Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin to discuss replenishing Iron Dome, combatting Iranian threat,

PM Bennett meets AIPAC CEO

Prime Minister meets head of AIPAC lobby during first trip to Washington, ahead of first meeting with President Biden.

Generals to Bennett: Tell Biden the Oslo era is over

Senior Israeli military officers urge Prime Minister to demand new deal with Iran, reject US push for Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

PA: Bennett is 'Judaizing' Area C

PA "foreign ministry" claims Bennett government is accelerating its activities to expand construction in Judea and Samaria.

Officials: Bennett considering postponing start of school year

PM Bennett considering postponing the start of the school year to September 12. A final decision will be made on Saturday night.

Bennett: We will neither annex nor form a Palestinian state

PM tells New York Times ahead of meeting with Biden: This is a "good-will government", I will present new strategy on Iran.

Open letter to Prime Minister Bennett as he visits the USA

PM Bennett, you will have to decide whether to blur your positions and be popular or advocate for them and gain respect. Op-ed.

Bennett takes off for US: We plan to block Iran nuclear program

PM Bennett ahead of his first meeting with President Biden: There are new governments in Israel and the US. I bring a spirit of cooperation.

Accepting incompetence and believing the lies

Saying what sounds like the right thing is more politically expedient than the truth. How will Biden report the talks with Bennett? Op-ed.

Likud: Bennett lies as easily as breathing

Likud party responds to attack by senior political source that Netanyahu failed to deal with Iran. 'Bennett failed against COVID and Iran.'

Senior political source:

'We inherited a more dangerous Iran from Netanyahu'

Senior official ahead of Bennett's meeting with Biden: 'Tough rhetoric not matched by Iran being closer to nuclear bomb than ever.'

'PM Bennett, ask US to tie any Gaza funds to return of our sons'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Dr. Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, about her message for PM Bennett ahead of his White House meeting.

Bennett apologizes for mixup regarding soldier's name

Father of Barel Hadarya Shmueli, who was critically injured in Gaza border clashes, tells PM Naftali Bennet: 'You're a coward.'

Bennett meets Greek Foreign Minister

The two discussed the tightening of bilateral relations and increasing strategic cooperation on regional issues.

Israeli man arrested after he vowed to assassinate PM Bennett

Man from southern Israel arrested after he told police he plans to assassinate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

'A Historic Moment'

Haredim over 21 to be exempted from IDF draft

Government votes to lower draft exemption age for haredi men to 21 - before rising to 23. 'This is a historic moment,' says PM Bennett.

Bennett: We will settle the score with those who harm soldiers

PM Bennett addressed escalation on Gaza border. "We will settle the score with those who harm our fighters and the citizens of Israel."

PM Bennett to meet Egypt's President Al-Sisi

PM Bennett will meet with US Pres. Biden, Germany's Chancellor Merkel, and Egyptian Pres. Al-Sisi.

Bennett losing control of Cabinet

Political analyst Israel Bachar says that Bennett has no way of going against the consensus of his cabinet.

What does Egypt want from Bennett?

Egypt's intelligence Minister arrived in Israel just before Bennett left for Washington. What does President Al-Sisi want from Bennett?

PM Bennett: If we get vaccinated now, we can avoid a lockdown

'It's in arm's reach, but we're not there yet, we're at the peak of the battle at this very moment,' PM Bennett says.

Bennett to get 3rd vaccine shot tomorrow

Prime Minister calls on all Israelis over 40 to receive booster shot after Health Min. lowers minimum age requirements.

Mystery: Did PM Bennett hide his Israeli flag pin?

Bennett visited the Arab-Israeli town of Taybeh and apparently removed a pin of the Israeli flag usually seen on his suit.

Bennett to meet Biden next week

White House says "The President and Prime Minister Bennett will discuss critical issues related to regional and global security."

Bennett: We can beat Delta strain, get vaccinated

PM Bennett says lockdown is weapon of last resort against spread of COVID, calls on citizens to get the vaccine to prevent a lockdown.

PM Bennett invited to Egypt in coming weeks

Senior Egyptian intelligence official meets PM, Bennett in Jerusalem, extends invitation on behalf of President el-Sisi to visit Egypt.

Netanyahu on Bennett: Zero security, zero statesmanship

Former premier decries a 'fawning media which conceals the failures of this government, no matter how serious.'

Egyptian intelligence chief arrives in Israel

Kamel is the first Egyptian official to meet PM Bennett since the new government was sworn in.

Smotrich: PM Bennett endangering Israel's security

'PM Bennett can't respond to rocket fire, because his coalition is dependent on a sister movement to Hamas,' Religious Zionism chief says.

Bennett: We'll respond to rocket at time, place of our choosing

Prime Minister holds situational assessment at Gaza Division a day after terrorists fire rocket at Sderot.

PM Bennett orders IDF not to respond to Gaza rocket attack

"We won't tolerate attacks of any kind, no matter how minor," said Bennett, just a year ago...

Bennett and Modi speak, praise 'flourishing relationship'

India's and Israel's Prime Ministers spoke by phone. "We reviewed cooperation and agreed on tremendous potential of strategic partnership"

'We hope to contain the fire in the morning and afternoon'

Prime Minister Bennett visits the command center near the wildfire in the Jerusalem hills.

Watch: Bennett's convoy makes its way from vacation in the North

The Prime Minister's vacation in the North off the country came to an end, with an escorted convoy making its way down the coastal highway.

Settlement leaders set up protest tent outside PM's office

Leaders of the settlement movement protesting Bennett's alleged inactivity with regards to Jewish construction in Judea & Samaria.

How many Israelis would obey a lockdown?

PM Bennett is pushing vaccinations, epidemiological investigations, in an effort to avoid lockdown, report says.

Bennett: Vaccinate on Shabbat & night, it's about saving lives

Prime Minister Bennett emphasized that the vaccination efforts must continue around the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

PM Bennett:

'Didn't get third vaccine yet? You could die'

Bennett calls on Israelis over 50 to get third dose of COVID vaccine, warns those who don't get it they are in 'mortal danger'.

Israel seeks to coordinate 'plan b' with US on Iran

Sources: Bennett told CIA Director that the US and Israel should work on a joint strategy in case Iran elects not to return to nuclear deal.

Rambam hospital director: Bennett did not ask for anything

Dr. Michael Halberthal rejects report that PM demanded silence from hospital directors in exchange for budget increases, more staff.

Bennett removes 1,000 houses from approved construction list

PM Bennett removes 1,000 out of over 3,000 housing units from list of Yesha construction which had already received approval.

Likud demands investigation against Bennett for bribery

PM accused of offering billions to hospital budgets in exchange for silence on COVID crisis. PMO denies accusations.

Bennett to Pfizer CEO: Speed up vaccine approval for children

Israeli PM speaks with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about possibility of vaccinating children under 12, providing 3rd vaccine doses.

Netanyahu takes off for US vacation

PM Bennett begins vacation in north as former PM Netanyahu flies to US for his own vacation. Netanyahu to quarantine upon returning.

Bennett: Prepare to administer third dose to additional sectors

If the Health Ministry approves, a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine will be available for younger Israelis beginning next week.

Secret agreement: Silence in exchange for additional staff

The government promised to provide hospitals with additional staff - in exchange for complete silence, no matter what.

Yesha Council: Gantz approves construction, Bennett delays it

Disappointment in Judea and Samaria over plans to approve construction for Palestinian Arabs in Area C.

Bennett and CIA chief discuss Iran, regional cooperation

Bennett and CIA chief Burns discussed Iran and other regional issues as well as mutual cooperation in a number of areas.

Israel's new government faces a crisis of legitimacy

Israel's new government is unlikely to address crucial issues. Here is what Bennett can do to improve things. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Bennett wasted valuable time

Netanyahu blasted Bennett for failing to implement a more effective policy for dealing with COVID after he'd 'rid the country of the virus.'