Naftali Bennett

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.'

Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount:

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.

Bennett: We will try to defeat COVID without lockdowns

PM says spread of Delta variant can be defeated if the public takes responsibility and cooperates, including by getting vaccinated.

Yamina proposes continuation of daycare subsidies for IDF vets

Proposal by ruling Yamina party would allow IDF veterans to study Torah without losing daycare subsidies for their children.

Netanyahu: Iran on its way to a bomb as Bennett dithers

Netanyahu attacked the government in a special column in Israel Hayom, with Bennett promising not to take action without Biden's approval.

Coronavirus Cabinet shortens quarantine to 7 days

PM Bennett: Don't say what to close but how to open, prepare moves well in advance so as not to surprise people.

PM Bennett speaks with President of Brazil

The two leaders invited each other to visit one another's countries and agreed to the continued development of their countries' friendship.

Haredi MK: PM Bennett doesn't want to meet with me

'I asked to meet with Bennett, but he does not want to speak with me,' UTJ chief MK Gafni says.

New National Security Council Chief: 'Genius, bright person'

Former Mossad officials and senior IDF officers heap praise on PM Naftali Bennett's choice to head National Security Council.

Smotrich confronts Bennett from Knesset podium

Religious Zionist chairman blasts PM: Secretly, you despise the camp of which you were a part until yesterday.

Netanyahu: Bennett surrendered to Ra'am in just 3 hours

Opposition leader: Bennett gave water to Jordan as Jordan gave an oil pipeline to Iran.

Haredi MK: 'We can't be bought with money'

MK Gafni, UTJ chief, says he received offer of position in exchange for abstaining from vote on formation of government.

Former Trump aide lauds Bennett's attack on terror-funding

Greenblatt related to PM Bennett's activity against PA policy of paying terrorists, saying it 'did not get the attention it deserved.'

PM Bennett: We finalized a new deal with Pfizer

'We finalized an agreement to speed up the next shipment of vaccines. The shipment is now set to arrive on the first of August.'

Netanyahu family leaves official PM's residence

Prime Minister’s Residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem officially handed over to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Report: Coalition striving for understandings with Joint List

Bennett-Lapid government striving to reach broader understandings with Arab party amid troubles in achieving a majority for proposed bills.

PM Bennett: We're looking into manufacturing vaccines in Israel

PM Bennett to propose formation of committee to seriously examine establishment of vaccine factory in Israel.

PM Bennett speaks with British PM Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, spoke for the first time today (Friday) with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson.

Lapid's gesture to Bennett

Foreign Minister will agree that Bennett will serve as caretaker prime minister if the budget is not approved and an election is called.

Report:

Bennett held secret meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reportedly traveled secretly to Amman for sub rosa meeting with King Abdullah.

Israel responds to US condemnation of terrorist's punishment

'PM acts only out of consideration for the State of Israel's security,' statement says.

Was Bennett really surprised to learn of cuts to haredim?

Or was Liberman's decision part of a scheme to persuade haredi parties to join the coalition?

Report:

Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Israeli PM orders review of whether current situation is better than a return to the Iran nuclear deal and what influence Israel can have.

Gafni to Bennett: 'Free the people from your punishment'

MK Moshe Gafni, head of the UTJ party, calls on PM Naftali Bennett to leave his office, free Israel. 'Let it go, it's too much for you.'

Israeli and Russian versions of Bennett-Putin conversation

It is remarkable how different two versions of the same diplomatic event can be. Op-ed.

PM Naftali Bennett's special 4th of July address

"President Biden has always proven not only his commitment to the American-Israeli alliance – but his true love to the Jewish people"

PM Bennett: America was founded on principles of the Bible

Watch PM Bennett at July 4th Embassy event talk about childhood in the US, founding fathers, and America's lasting influence on the world.

PM Bennett after defeat:

'The Opposition hurt Israel's security - but we'll fix it'

Government to make another bid at passing Citizenship Law before existing law expires Tuesday night. 'Bibi and Tibi chose petty politics.'

Will Bennett give up the Prime Minister's plane?

MK Yair Golan of Meretz urges PM to give up the state plane that Netanyahu ordered.

Shin Bet demands urgent renovations to PM's residence

Shin Bet says Prime Minister's residence requires serious security upgrades. Netanyahu's son: Where have they been for 12 years?