Naftali Bennett

Senior Israeli official:

'Saudi-Iran agreement began during previous government's term'

Senior Israeli official says Saudi Arabia recognized a weakness in the West, leading the way for its agreement with Iran.

3,200 young Jews gather for largest ever BBYO convention

Jewish ‘changemakers’ from 44 countries attend record-size convention with focus on how teens combat antisemitism.

Bennett:

'Real danger of civil war, accept President's mediation'

Former PM calls on coalition to halt judicial reform bill, opposition to stop protests for 1 week to allow for negotiations.

Bennett reveals:

'Changes we made to 'open-fire' procedure have saved lives'

'After the fall of soldier Noam Raz, I held a discussion with his friends at the unit. This resulted in the elimination of many terrorists.'

Behind the scenes:

Bennett's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine

Watch: Former PM Naftali Bennett speaks about his efforts to mediate between Putin and Zelensky at the beginning of the war

Naftali Bennett: I'll be back

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells gathering he will return to politics, comparing himself to Yitzhak Rabin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Mansour Abbas:

'Election results would have been different if Bennett ran'

Ra'am chairman says previous coalition in last elections was missing the right-wing element Naftali Bennett brought .

Bullets sent to Bennetts:

Ilana Sporta confesses and apologizes for death threats

Suspect unwisely addressed letters in her own handwriting.

Bennett: Judicial reform needed, but current proposal dangerous

Former PM speaks out for first time on proposed judicial reforms, calls on all sides to sit together to fix Minister Levin's reforms.

Report:

Netanyahu's office targeting Bennett and Lapid's appointments

Netanyahu's associates reportedly looking for employees recruited during previous government, replace them with Netanyahu loyalists.

Likud MK blasts Bennett:

'A swindler who stole 50 million from Israeli children'

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan calls on public to donate money to activist who was sued by Bennett.

Likud bill would strip Bennett, Lapid of benefits as former PMs

MK Nissim Vaturi proposes bill to strip benefits of former PMs who served for less than 2 years, such as being buried at MT. Herzl.

Bennett demands apology, compensation from Rabbi Yossi Mizrachi

"Bennett's mother isn't Jewish, nor is he," says prominent rabbi in class watched by thousands.

Fmr. Prime Minister's mother:

'Suddenly I'm not Jewish anymore'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's mother Myrna is happy that her son is suing individuals who slandered him and called her a non-Jew.

Naftali Bennett sues rabbi claiming his mother isn’t Jewish

Former PM launches lawsuit against rabbi alleging that Bennet’s mother is a Reform convert.

Bennett urges US to judge Netanyahu government 'by its actions'

Bennett meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, says Netanyahu government should be given a chance to prove itself.

Bennett: The unity we represented can't be forgotten

Former PM in NYTimes calls outgoing govt. a 'goodwill government,' praises Mansour Abbas as a 'mensch.'

Naftali Bennett's foreign lecture tour already booked

Government is still in office, but Bennett's spokesman stresses: "He's a private citizen."

Israel records highest number of terror victims since 2008

With the Lapid government weakening Israel's deterrence, the country experienced its worst wave of terror attacks in more than a decade.

Haredi MK: 'Without the Override Clause, there's no government'

Degel Hatorah faction holds post-election event, MK Gafni promises: 'All decrees will be canceled, I don't care what they write about us.'

Bennett denies billions given to UAL

Former PRime Minister Naftali Bennett claims that at no time was the UAL party given billions of shekel for Israel's Arab population.

Naftali Bennett to step down as Alternate Prime Minister

Alternate PM informs Prime Minister Yair Lapid of his intention to resign from his position in the coming days.

Bennett: 'Hopefully, we'll have a large, broad government'

Former PM Naftali Bennett says voting is a 'great merit,' expresses hope for 'large, broad' unity government.

Naftali Bennett:

'We need a wide unity government based on the largest parties'

The Alternate Prime Minister stated that the best thing for Israel would be a unity government., refused to say if he will support Shaked.

Amid terror wave:

Lapid holds special security discussion

Lapid, Bennett, Gantz and other senior officials discuss ways to prevent further escalation in Judea and Samaria.

Lebanon agreement:

Shaked wanted to veto deal, Bennett refused

Alternate PM Bennett says bringing Lebanon agreement for Knesset vote will mean it isn't approved.

Shaked demands right of veto if Bennett resigns position

Ayelet Shaked demands to receive right of veto if Bennett resigns position before new government is formed.

Bennett has reservations about Lebanon deal

Alternate Prime Minister says in talks that Lebanon is getting everything it wants in agreement on maritime borders.

Bennett slams Lapid:

'No room for another state between river and sea'

Alternate PM says PM Lapid risking Israel security by bringing up possibility of PA state at the UN.

Bennett blinked first

When two coalition MKs said they would vote against the Settlement Law and the Opposition refused to vote for it Bennett caved. Op-ed.

Bennett: This govt. was the best decision of my life

Former PM says he does not regret putting "the country above my base."

Poll: Bennett would get 5 seats if he returned to politics

New poll shows right-wing bloc again failing to get more than 59 seats to form a coalition.

Bennett slams UTJ: Businessmen condemn children to ignorance

Alternate PM says clause in agreement to keep UTJ together banning secular studies in haredi schools will condemn a generation to poverty.

Bennett: 'We're having a family honeymoon'

Former PM Bennett speaks about the elite IDF unit which has produced three prime ministers, and whether he misses politics.

Bennett to US ambassador: I'm not ready to lose soldiers in vain

Alternate PM says US pressure on Israel over its rules of engagement following reporter's death sets 'dangerous and unacceptable precedent.'

Kahana asks Bennett to support National Unity Party

Bennett is currently refusing to openly support National Unity or any other party, not even discreetly.

Bennett: I have no intention of running in this election

Former Prime Minister says he will be taking a break from politics, dispels rumors he is considering comeback to save faltering party.

Bennett denies reports he is returning to politics

Former PM maintains he is not running in November elections despite poll showing him helping Zionist Spirit party clear electoral threshold.

Is Bennett planning a return to politics?

TV report: Bennett presented with polls suggesting a party led by him would safely pass the electoral threshold.

Lapid speaks with Biden about Iran nuclear deal

US President finally responds to PM Lapid's attempts to speak with him regarding Iran nuclear deal.

Lapid, Netanyahu meet to discuss Iran nuclear deal

PM, Opposition leader meet as western powers appear poised to re-enter Iran nuclear deal over Israel's objections.

Bennett in talks with high-tech org. for post-politics career

Former PM looking to return to the private sector, where he made millions before entering politics.

Bennett in last-minute appeal to Biden: Don't sign Iran deal

Alternate PM issues plea amid reports new Iran nuclear deal imminent, says Israel will not be bound by any such agreement.

Politicians from both sides of aisle call out Abbas antisemitism

Netanyahu, Bennett and Gantz are among those to take to social media to call out PA chairman's comments on Holocaust.

End of Yamina as Bennett splits from party

Bennett joins MKs Kahana and Pinto in unusual move which will allow Kahana to run with Gantz in the next election.

Yamina officially transferred to Ayelet Shaked

Naftali Bennett announces he has completed the transfer of the Yamina Party to Ayelet Shaked.

Bennett to Barlev:

'I will always appreciate you'

Alternate Prime Minister offers words of support for Minister Omer Barlev who was relegated to a low spot on Labor Party slate.

Deri: Bennett, Shaked are not within scope of Religious Zionism

Shas chairman says Yamina leaders crossed a line in joining with anti-religious parties, Netanyahu targeted by those who want secular state.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu damaged relations with Jordan for an Instagram photo'

Alternate PM says Israel-Jordan relations were harmed for years because Netanyahu posted a picture with Israeli guard who shot a Jordanian.

Shin Bet investigating threatening emails against Lapid's wife

The emails included swears and threats to the Prime Minister's wife.

Bennett on Ukraine: No one would stand up for the Jews

'No one will fight our wars for us. Not in Iran, not in Syria, not in Gaza. No one will stand up for Jews in times of trouble'.

Bennett, Mossad chief slam Haaretz report

Former PM, Mossad Chief David Barnea issue joint statement defending former Bennett adviser Shimrit Meir from leaks accusations.

Bennett refuses Lapid's offer of prominent office

Sources close to Bennett say he decided to remove himself from the public and media radar.

Bennett's warning to the Cabinet

Alternate PM warns during discussion on the Ukraine war Israel must maintain its freedom of action in Syria.

Biden calls Bennett 'brave,' says he loves Netanyahu

US President greets Israeli leaders upon arrival, says Bennett did an "amazing thing."

Did Bennett boycott Cabinet meeting out of anger at Lapid?

Alternate prime minister reportedly angered by behavior of new prime minister.

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Watch: Israel and US celebrate 4th of July on Jerusalem

Naftali Bennett, Isaac Herzog, and US ambassador, Tom Nides spoke at the official 4th of July event in Jerusalem.

Bennett says farewell: Iran knows it can't act with impunity

IDF bids farewell to outgoing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett,, leaders thank Bennett for contributions to Israel's security.

Interior Min. Shaked bids farewell to outgoing PM Bennett

Interior Min. Shaked, now at the helm of Yamina, bids farewell to her political partner of nearly ten years. 'You made Israel top priority.'

"Israel has no better friend"

Blinken welcomes Israel's new PM Lapid

'Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad,' US Sec. of State Blinken says.