Naftali Bennett

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.'

New limitations in wake of COVID spike?

Bennett scheduled to hold a situational assessment of the rise in COVID cases, as the daily total nearly doubled Monday.

Who is running the country?

The new government has created an environment of confusion and indecisiveness that the world is taking advantage of. Op-ed.

Israel to assist in firefighting efforts in Greece

Prime Minister Bennett approves departure of two firefighting planes to assist in extinguishing the wildfires in Greece.

PM Bennett: Israel will not accept fire onto its territory

PM addresses Israeli response to incendiary balloons at opening of cabinet meeting.

Bennett: The holiday season depends on how many people vaccinate

'A quarter of a million adults received a 3rd dose of coronavirus vaccine, my predecessor wanted to wait for FDA approval,' PM Bennett says.

PM Bennett: 'Those 60+ not vaccinated are especially at risk'

'Anyone over age 60 who hasn't received three doses is at six times greater risk of serious illness than those vaccinated,' PM Bennett says.

'Bennett is managing the crisis in an exceptional manner'

Foreign Minister responds to report that he had not taken part in Coronavirus Cabinet's meetings: I don't need to be there.

PM Bennett: We want to keep Israel open

Israeli Prime Minister says he wants Israel to remain open - 'but not if hospitals are forced to turn patients away.'

Health Ministry to push quarantine for vaccinated adults

PM Bennett warns harsher restrictions may be on the way, as Health Ministry pushes return to full Green Pass protocol, limits on gatherings.

PM's mother receives third dose: 'I don't want another lockdown'

Israeli PM accompanies his mother for her third coronavirus vaccine. 'I want to be at my grandson's wedding in October,' she says.

PM Bennett threatens Iran

'No one has any doubt who is behind ship attack,' PM Bennett warns.

Bennett's warning to the ministers

Prime Minister Bennett made a gloomy prediction to the ministers regarding the uptick in cases of COVID-19 in Israel.

Bennett's security advisor meets US counterpart

White House says the two discussed the strategic challenges and exchanged views about the opportunities in the region.

Blame game in Knesset plenum

Shouting and accusations fly in the Knesset meeting forced by the opposition.

Poll: 78% believe PM Bennett won't evacuate illegal Arab outpost

Majority of Israeli Jews believe PM Bennett will freeze construction in Judea and Samaria, new poll shows.

Yesha Council CEO has a reminder for Bennett

Yesha Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni attends Jerusalem Conference, calls on PM to protect Judea and Samaria.

PM: Iran made grave mistake, we know how to convey the message

"We expect the int'l system to make it clear to Iran that they have made a grave mistake. In any case, we know how to convey the message."

Coronavirus in Israel: 201 serious cases, 31 intubated

PM Bennett announces new policy: Lockdown only when hospitals are on the cusp of being overwhelmed.

Bennett speaks to Fauci amid spread of Delta variant

Bennett after speaking to top US infectious disease expert: The only way to face COVID is by working together.

Bennett: 'Recommendations carry weight, we'll decide today'

PM Naftali Bennett says 'plan of action' almost ready, says Israelis have 'three layers of protection' against coronavirus.

Haredi MK Gafni calls Prime Minister Bennett 'a murderer'

United Torah Judaism faction chief calls prime minister a murderer, blaming him for coronavirus deaths.

Data from Israel confirms: Booster dose safe for use

According to reports, data from around 2,000 Israelis suggests that a 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine is safe.

Hamas vows to pressure the Bennett government

Senior Hamas official: Bennett government has no political experience and the Palestinians will pressure it if their demands are not met.

Knesset approves Bennett-Lapid rotation deal

Opposition walks out of debate, vote on agreement to allow Bennett and Lapid to rotate as prime minister.

PM Bennett: 'We're very close to a third vaccine dose'

As infection rates soar, PM Bennett says Israel 'very close' to offering 3rd dose of coronavirus vaccine for the vulnerable. 'We're on it.'

Israeli officials to visit US, prepare for Biden-Bennett meeting

Bennett’s foreign policy advisers will travel to Washington to begin preparations for a planned meeting between Bennett and President Biden.

Bennett orders Health and Education ministers to cooperate

The Prime Minister's challenge during a debate over reopening schools: "Find a way to cooperate."

Bennett: Protests won't beat the Delta variant, the vaccine will

PM emphasizes he stands by remarks against those who choose not to receive COVID shot, and addresses subsequent protests.

Shaked, Bennett, in disagreement over anti-Netanyahu bill

Interior Min. Shaked opposes anti-Netanyahu bill, after PM Bennett has allowed it to move foward.

Health Ministry chief: I'm against attacking refusers

Professor Nachman Ash: The vaccine is important, but I don't believe in attacking those who refuse to get it.

PM Bennett speaks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Bennett thanked the Crown Prince for opening the UAE Embassy in Israel and hosting Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

Bennett calls prince of UAE

Prime Minister Bennet extended a holiday greeting for Eid al-Adha and emphasized the importance of the relationship with the UAE.

Gideon Sa'ar planning the 'Netanyahu Law'

Justice Minister to submit bill preventing a criminal defendant from serving as Prime Minister.

Bennett: 'Vaccine refusers endanger us all'

Prime Ministers calls on the unvaccinated to get the COVID jab. 'Vaccine refusers are endangering other people's health and our freedom.'

The lack of respect for Israel’s new government

The apparent disregard and lack of respect by the Biden administration of Israel’s new government could have been foretold. Op-ed..

Israel warns of 'dire' consequences of ignoring COVID guidelines

Bennett warned of increased risks of the new, 'more deadly' Delta variant, as well as greater fines for disregarding health guidelines.

Gaza threatens Bennett government

Palestinian Arab groups in Gaza Strip warn Israel against crossing red lines in Jerusalem.

Samaria leader: Announce there will be no construction freeze

Yossi Dagan clarifies to PM that he will fight any construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

French lawmakers meet with Bennett

Dozens of French MPs meet with Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

Bennett vows 'serious repercussions' for Ben & Jerry's boycott

Israeli prime minister speaks with CEO of Ben & Jerry's parent company, Unilever. 'Israel will act against any boycott of its citizens.'

PLO: Bennett's remarks a 'call for terrorism'

PLO Executive Committee attacks Bennett and accuses him of implementing a policy of "terrorism" against the Palestinians.

PM Bennett: 'Whoever violates coronavirus laws will pay'

PM Naftali Bennett emphasizes: 'Coronavirus laws are obligatory, not recommendations. Whoever violates them will pay.'

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Bennett walks back Jewish freedom of worship on Temple Mount

After announcing support for Jewish right to freedom of worship on the Temple Mount, Prime Minister's Office vows no change to status quo.

Regavim to Bennett: Evacuate Khan Al Ahmar today

Regavim movement responds to Lapid’s announcement postponement of evacuation of illegal Bedouin town.

Moshe Klughaft appointed as adviser to PM Bennett

Klughaft has worked for Bennett for many years, managing several of his political campaigns.

The Lapid-Bennett government’s foreign policy ‘doctrine’

Under Lapid, Israel’s foreign policy is based on sucking up to the US progressives, Belgian jetsetters and the Palestinian Arabs.Op-ed.

Bennett demands indictments against COVID regulation violators

Prime Minister meets with Health, Internal Security Ministers to discuss efforts to increase enforcement of COVID restrictions.

Likud activists stab effigies of PM Bennett, Yair Lapid

Right-wing demonstrators protesting against government stab caricatures of the prime minister and foreign minister.

Senior Likud member: Not sure Bennett government is left-wing

Senior Likud member Tzachi Hanegbi: If Bennett had agreed to direct election of PM, a right-wing government could have been formed.

Bennett meets parents of missing soldier

Parents of Hadar Goldin tell PM it's time to correct mistakes of past 7 years and bring their son home.