Naftali Bennett

Bennett mulling reinstating restrictions following virus surge

As the rampant delta-variant wreaks havoc on an already-scarred population, Bennett said to be considering return to health safety measures.

Bennett, Putin, agree to hold meeting

PM Bennett speaks with Russia's Pres. Putin for first time since taking office.

Bennett Resolute: Citizenship Law to be voted on today

Despite defeat in Arrangements Committee, PM Bennett determined to hold Knesset vote on Citizenship Law.

Bennett: Happy 4th of July, we look forward to a joint future

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett offers Fourth of July greeting to the US and President Biden.

Bennett, Pfizer CEO mull possible vaccine trade

Israeli PM speaks with Pfizer CEO in bid to solve 'vaccine crisis', including possible trades.

Bennett: Suitcases of cash for Hamas must end once and for all

PM addresses latest tensions in the south and clarifies: "Balloons, marches, harassment of any kind, will be met with a severe response."

Will the Covid-19 green pass return?

"Without cooperation of the citizens of Israel, we will consider bringing back some of the restrictions of the green pass", PM Bennett said.

MK Amsalem: "The left wants a nation like every other."

MK David Amsalem claims that the coalition has fooled the Israeli public once - but it won't manage it a second time.

Bennett okays increase in amount of water Israel sells to Jordan

Israel to sell an additional 50 million cubic meters of water per year under PM Bennett's new directive.

NIS 15m to upgrade Bennett home as premier's residence

New Prime Minister & family prefer to remain in Ra'anana home, which Shabak would have to refit to meet security demands.

The Evyatar Compromise

The Evyatar Compromise: Building the Land and Nation

Israel's new left-right government, headed by Naftali Bennett, faced its first major test today – and apparently passed it. Opinion

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat to step down

National Security Adviser and head of National Security Council informs PM Bennett of his desire to step down.

'Bennett is Reform, I won't shake his hand'

MK Litzman says coalition is 'embarrassment,' 'shameful,' says he doesn't regret calling PM Bennett a 'Reform' Jew.

Lapid: I believe in Bennett, he's my friend

Foreign Minister in UAE: There is one prime minister and his name is Naftali Bennett.

Brazilian Olim petition PM Bennett to save Evyatar

Residents of Ra'anana who made Aliya from Brazil meet PM Bennett at his home to ask him to authorize Evyatar outpost.

'We'll ban flights to red countries'

'No one should get on a plane headed to a red country,' PM Bennett says.

Bennett speaks to Egyptian President

PM Bennett and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discuss bilateral, regional and international issues, praise peace agreement between the two countries.

Bennett: It is a crime not to get vaccinated now

PM says vaccine supply will begin to expire on July 9, making it impossible to get both shots afterwards.

Bennett to meet Biden in July

Bennett to have first meeting as prime minister with US President next month.

Coronavirus Cabinet decides: No new restrictions

Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and National Security Council will formulate plans to open school.

Bennett: No new restrictions over the summer

PM calls on public to get vaccinated. 'We will promote masks instead of restrictions, and vaccines instead of lockdowns.'

Pompeo: I'm convinced Bennett will do the right things

Former Secretary of State praises Bennett but acknowledges he could have trouble keeping his coalition together.

Fatah dismisses notion that Israeli government is 'fragile'

Fatah statement says Palestinians do not accept the claim that the Bennett government will not be able to make decisions.

'We will consult our friends, but will act when needed'

Prime Minister Bennett speaks at IAF course graduation ceremony: Our enemies know we do not hesitate to act when needed.

Bennett: This government will last four years

PM at conference of Yamina activists: Ayelet Shaked is flourishing in the Ministry of the Interior, I am proud of Nir Orbach.

Government to form new Coronavirus Cabinet

Ministers to form new cabinet to enact COVID policy as Israel faces spread of Indian variant.

PM eyes new mask mandate, ban on entry of tourists to Israel

Prime Minister Bennett convenes meeting to weigh on possible new restrictions aimed at combating new variants of the coronavirus.

Bennett warns: No more 'games' with Hamas

Bennett warned that Israel would no longer tolerate attacks from Gaza and take the fight to Hamas without waiting around.

Channel 20 poll: Netanyahu bloc weakens

Likud remains the largest party with 29 seats. Yesh Atid with 22 seats, Religious Zionist Party rises to seven and Yamina has six.

Unusual incident outside Bennett's home in Raanana

Woman throws bleach on another woman who demonstrated against the PM. The victim suffered light injuries.

Bennett’s double gambit

Naftali Bennett destroyed Benjamin Netanyahu, or thinks he did. But he must destroy Lapid as well, in order to merely survive. Op-ed.

Likud MK to Bennett: Are you the PM or the left's puppet?

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Likud MK Yoav Kisch doesn't mince words when wondering what happened to PM Bennett's right wing ideology.

Bennett: We are facing a new outbreak - don't go abroad

PM addresses spread of more contagious Delta variant, recommends people wear masks indoors again.

'What happens in Evyatar will show us who Naftali Bennett is'

MK Yoav Kish visits Samarian town, decries selective enforcement against Evyatar while Arab construction flourishes.

PM reaches deal with Arab party to pass Family Reunification Law

Government appears poised to pass law barring PA residents from gaining Israeli citizenship via marriage - despite Likud opposition.

Gafni lashes out at Bennett: You nothing!

UTJ chairman blasts Bennett in the Knesset plenum: Not five days after he became PM and the coronavirus is back.

Family Reunification Law: Bennett meets Abbas and Shaked

PM meets ministers, MKs in attempt to reach agreement on extension of law banning reunification of PA families in Israel.

Likud MK: I never thought of Bennett as religious

Former minister blasts new PM, accuses Yamina MK Orbach of "desecrating G-d's name."

Is Bennett set to shake-up global consensus on 2-state solution?

PM: “There is global consensus around the two-state solution, but...the world gets it wrong a lot." Op-ed.

PA: Bennett government is 'extremist', encourages terrorism

PA "foreign ministry" accuses Israeli government of encouraging Jews to carry out "attacks" against Palestinians.

Fines and enforcement: Bennett holds discussion on COVID-19

PM approves increased enforcement of the isolation of returnees from abroad.

'Our patience has worn thin, we won't tolerate sporadic attacks'

'Gaza will have to get used to a new Israeli policy, says Prime Minister Bennett in his first address as premier.

Cabinet meeting

Bennett: Regime of executioners must not possess nuclear weapons

Gov't convenes this morning for first meeting. "Due to nature of the gov't, our key to success is mutual trust."

Bennett, Netanyahu agree on turnover of PM's Residence

Netanyahu family to remain in Prime Minister's Residence until July 10. Until then, no official meetings will take place there.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Vacate PM's residence within two weeks

PM Bennett has reportedly conveyed a message to his predecessor that he must vacate the official PM's Residence within two weeks.

Strange bedfellows: Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid

Israel's confusing government: It's neither left nor right, can it work?

Settlement leaders urge Bennett to end building freeze

Yesha Council presses new Prime Minister to renew large-scale construction in Judea and Samaria and to end de facto building freeze.

Bennett invites Merkel to visit Israel

Prime Minister Bennett speaks to German Chancellor, who called to congratulate him on the formation of a government and assuming office.

Rabbi Stav:

Jews should feel proud that Israel has its first observant PM

Rabbi David Stav speaks to Arutz Sheva about the historic nature of Naftali Bennett's new role as Israel's Prime Minister.

Rabbi David Stav: Proud to have a Shabbat-observant PM

Chairman of Tzohar rabbinical organization says his organization stays out of politics, but is proud to have a religious prime minister.

Bennett Cabinet to convene for first time

New security cabinet to meet for first time on Sunday, expected to establish commission of inquiry into Meron disaster.

Huge billboards outside Bennett's home: Keep your promises!

Billboards quote Bennett promising to destroy Hamas. Now Bennett has the chance to do so - or does he?

Good luck, Mr. Prime Minister

I have no problem working hard to change the government in the next elections… but give the guy a fighting chance! Op-ed.

INTO THE FRAY:

Naftali Goldfarb or Gonen Bennett?

In a single act of duplicity and deceit, Bennett provided the left with broad access to positions of government control and influence.Op-ed.

Bahrain communicating with Israel's new government

Bahrain's foreign minister says kingdom is seeking to learn about Israel's policy on efforts to bring peace to the region.

The new government: MK Rothman and Ketzaleh weigh in

MK Simcha Rothman and Former MK Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz weigh in on the formation of Israel's new Lapid-Bennett left-right government.

Bennett speaks to President of Ukraine

Prime Minister Bennett speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two invite each other to visit their respective countries.

As new government takes over, focus shifts to courting Democrats

The new Bennett-Lapid government hopes to win favor with the Biden administration in a policy shift with the White House.

Shin Bet chief's term to be extended until October

PM Bennett meets with Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman for first time, asks Argaman to stay on for a few more months.

Abbas: We will demand to address the 'historical injustice'

Ra'am chairman says his party's achievements in the coalition negotiations "are the starting point and not the end point."