Naftali Bennett

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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."

Netanyahu's family preparing to leave PM's residence

Former PM preparing to vacate official residence in Jerusalem in a few weeks, a move which has been accepted by the Bennett family.

Bennett offers post of national security adviser to Amos Yadlin

Yadlin is a former head of the Intelligence Division and an IDF attaché in Washington.

Bahrain, UAE welcome new Israeli government

Bahrain Crown Prince congratulates Bennett and Lapid, while UAE Foreign Minister speaks to Lapid.

Bennett's first day in office

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meets members of Prime Minister's Office, former PM Netanyahu, and visits friend's grave on Mt. Herzl.

'A burning desire to rule' - profile of Prime Minister Bennett

A successful businessman who headed Netanyahu's team before becoming Yesha Council Head - Bennett's road to the top.

Poll: Most Israelis believe government will be short-lived

A Channel 12 poll found that most Israelis believe new coalition won't last long and that Bennett joined it out of personal ambitions.

36th Government of Israel:

New government takes inaugural photograph as ministers resign

Coalition partners pose with President Rivlin for traditional inauguration photograph, as ministers resign from the Knesset.

Smotrich: Bennett is the Left's useful idiot

'I split from Bennett when he signaled that he wanted to replace Netanyahu, making him a friend of the Left,' says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Unity Government:

Most Israelis back new government as Likud plummets in new poll

Just 37% of Israelis oppose new government - but Netanyahu holds wide lead over Bennett as top pick for prime minister.

EU leaders congratulate PM Bennett

European Union foreign minister speaks with Naftali Bennett as top EU officials congratulate Israel's new government.

Mansour Abbas clarifies: These are my boundaries

MK Mansour Abbas says that if decisions are made that run counter to Islam, his party will resign from the government.

Austrian Chancellor congratulates Israel's new government

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.

UTJ officials: No contacts on joining new government

Haredim in no hurry to join new government, but say "a bridge will be built" that can connect them to the new government in the future.

Jewish leaders welcome new Israeli government

Leaders of Conference of Presidents welcome new Israeli government, salute Netanyahu.

VP Harris congratulates new Israeli government

VP Kamala Harris: We look forward to working closely with Israel’s new government to build on the strong bonds between our two countries.

Left celebrates at Rabin Square

Hundreds of leftists gather at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv and celebrated the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's term as PM.

Canadian PM congratulates Israel's new government

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: Canada and Israel are close friends bound together by shared democratic values.

Bennett speaks to Biden

Prime Minister Bennett thanks US President for his long-standing commitment to the State of Israel and its security.

Biden: 'I look forward to working with Naftali Bennett'

President Biden congratulates Naftali Bennett shortly after he is sworn in as prime minister.

Naftali Bennett sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel

Bennett wins razor-thin majority in Knesset, replaces Netanyahu as PM. Yesh Atid MK elected to replace Yariv Levin as Knesset Speaker.

Rabbis lead mass prayer against Bennett government

Hundreds gather at Western Wall to pray against formation of national unity government.

Vote on Unity Government:

Bennett thanks Netanyahu, rightist MKs jeer

Right-wing lawmakers shout down Naftali Bennett as Knesset prepares to vote on national unity government.

Poll: 86% of haredim don't believe Bennett

Haredi public believes new government a threat to their lifestyle, status of religion in Israel.

Government inauguration:

Bennett to thank Biden for assistance in Gaza, oppose Iran deal

Bennett also expected to appeal to the haredi public and emphasize that it will be represented.

New Era: After 12 years, Netanyahu to be replaced as PM today

Israel's longest-serving prime minister to step down today after well over a decade in office as PM-designate Naftali Bennett takes office.

Bennett's schedule for Sunday set

A schedule has been published detailing the itinerary for apparent Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for Sunday.

Jewish Home chair turns down offer of ministry

Yamina party says Jewish Home chair uninterested in becoming a minister, despite accepting offer in pre-election agreement.

CNN analyst: Biden administration can 'start fresh' with Bennett

'Biden opportunity will treat this as opportunity to start fresh,' CNN's Jake Tapper estimates in podcast.

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

As all coalition agreements were submitted to the Knesset Secretariat, Yamina and Yesh Atid present the government's key principles

Bennett's office publishes his law degree

In response to claims by Netanyahu's supporters: Bennett's office publishes certificate he received upon completion of his law degree.

Likud accuses Bennett of 'fraud', 'hijacking' right-wing votes

'If this isn't fraud we don't know what is,' says Likud, comparing Bennett to faithless electors.

Naftali Bennett's new "government of change"

The proposed government is one of strange bedfellows whose only common goal is ending Netanyahu’s historic reign. Op-ed.

Brig. Gen. Winter summoned over conversation with Bennett

Chief of Staff summons high-ranking general over conversation with then-cabinet minister Bennett during 2014 war.

Will the real Naftali Bennett please stand up?

A previously unpublished interview with the man who would be prime minister. Opinion.

Martin Oliner: Bennett lied his way to the premiership

Bennett is responsible for bringing down the Right and its iconic prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Opinion.

Bennett: Haredi MKs won't tell me what Judaism is

PM-designate responds to haredi politicians attacks, including statements calling him 'evil' and a danger to religious Jews.

Smotrich: Bennett will be a puppet of the Left

'Naftali Bennett will be prime minister in name and in ego, but a complete puppet of the Left,' Religious Zionism chair MK Smotrich says.

'Mansour Abbas puts his national aspirations aside'

Ahead of vote on new government, MK Orbach of Yamina says:Agreement with Abbas is based mainly on budgetary and civic issues.

Bennett, Lapid preparing law to bar Netanyahu from running

New law would bar someone who served as PM for 4 years from running for next Knesset, preventing Netanyahu from running again.

The Yamina-Yesh Atid coalition agreement

Yesh Atid Yamina reach seperate agreement from agreement between Yesh Atid and other parties.

Why are so many Israelis angry with Naftali Bennett?

If there’s anything that right-wing Israelis hate, it’s when politicians who claim to be on the right veer left.Op-ed.

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'My government will be to the Right of the current one'

'This won't be a leftist government,' Bennett vows, calling on Netanyahu to 'let Israel go.'