Naftali Bennett

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.'

Change Bloc leaders hold first meeting ahead of unity government

Unity gov't chiefs Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid meet with leaders of New Hope, Yisrael Beytenu, Meretz, Labor, United Arab List, Blue & White

Poll: Most Israelis prefer the Bennett government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 reveals that 46% of the Israeli public favors the unity government and prefers it over a fifth election.

'Concrete threats to Bennett's life,' official tells Arutz Sheva

Security official tells Arutz Sheva: 'Defense establishment very concerned, taking threats to Naftali Bennett's life very seriously.'

Evangelical leader Mike Evans attacks PM-designate Bennett

Evans pens letter stating his "disgust" for Bennett's willingness to form a broad coalition instead of going with a right wing government.

Yamina MKs deliberate on bid to form unity government

Members of Yamina party meet in Bennett's home to discuss plan to form government with Yesh Atid.

Bennett and Lapid Decide:

Haredi factions invited to join new government

Prime Minister-elect and Alternate PM-elect agree that new government will be open to haredi parties.

'Bennett wouldn't even be elected Mayor of a medium-sized city'

Education Minister lashes out at Yamina chairman: It is inconceivable that Naftali Bennett would think that he could be Prime Minister.

Bennett to continue to live in Ra'anana as PM

Family of next prime minister does not want to change their place of residence.

Bennett: The most important promise was freeing us from chaos

Yamina chairman addresses criticism for agreeing to sit in government with Yair Lapid.

Orbach will allow formation of Bennett-Lapid government

MK Nir Orbach meets with Naftali Bennett, says the 2 of them have worked together for many years, and he will not meet Netanyahu or Smotrich

AIPAC welcomes new Israeli government

AIPAC congratulates Lapid and Bennett for "assembling a broad and diverse coalition".

Former Likud MK calls Yamina chief an 'insect'

MK Naftali Bennett is 'abandoning the country to terror supporters,' former MK Oren Hazan accuses.

Officials in coalition talks: Elkin is creating difficulties

Lapid hopes to announce by Wednesday morning that he has managed to form a government, but talks with the other parties not yet finalized.

Change Government:

Lapid holds joint meeting with Bennett, Shaked, Sa'ar, Liberman

Leaders of four opposition parties meet ahead of establishment of unity government led by Bennett and Lapid.

New gov't planning sweeping concessions to Bedouin sector

'Bennett is selling out Zionism,' says Smotrich. United Arab List claims opposition leaders have agreed to unprecedented concessions.

Miri Regev: Bennett is the Madoff of Israeli politics

Transportation Minister blasts Yamina chairman after he agreed to form a coalition with the left.

The strategic consequences of Bennett’s megalomania

The government about to be formed will be the weakest and most radical in Israeli history - and a diplomatic and military catastrophe. Op-ed

Shin Bet fears violence against Lapid, Bennett, and Shaked

Security beefed up for Yamina leaders as Israeli security agency warns of incitement against them and Yesh Atid leader.