Naftali Bennett

Strategic Advisor:

'No one in the Likud is waiting for Shaked'

Strategic Advisor Moshe Debby believes Bennett will take a time-out, doesn't think Shaked would be welcomed in the Likud.

Bennett to announce political future after Knesset dissolves

Outgoing PM to wait until dissolution of the Knesset is finalized before announcing whether he will retire or run in the next election.

Report: Bennett to retire from political life

Outgoing PM reportedly decides to retire after fall of his coalition after 1 year.

Government collapse

Bennett to vote against anti-Netanyahu bill

PM says 'citizens should decide whether price of having a PM under indictment is worth it.'

Bennett: South enjoying its quietest year in the last 15 years

PM holds security assessment in the Gaza Division, says security stability must be preserved even in times of political instability.

'Long time coming' - Israelis react to new elections

Some expressed jubilation with the government's collapse, while others said nothing would change and more elections would be a bigger waste.

Blinken speaks to Bennett:

'We're committed to strong US-Israeli strategic relationship'

Secretary of State speaks to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, hours after conversation with Foreign Minister Lapid.

Op-ed:

Who’s on first in Israel now that the government has collapsed?

Israel is a country populated with Einsteins in nearly every sphere, yet for politics, expect no Nobel Prizes. Op-ed..

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In the current Israeli political reality, everything is personal. Gone are the days when politicians argued over policy and ideology. Op-ed.

Deri reveals:

'We had 61 votes without Orbach'

One day after announcement of new elections, Shas chairman says "it is possible to form a new government next week".

'My last act as PM:'

Bennett announces launch of Israeli National Guard

New force formed as part of the Border Police in response to violent unrest within Israeli cities during Guardian of the Walls.

Bennett's PMO director resigns

Yair Pines resigns after PM Bennett decides to dissolve govt., turn over power to Yair Lapid.

2022 Elections:

Bill to dissolve Knesset to be brought for a vote this week

PM Bennett continuing work as usual, including meetings with top defense officials.

Op-ed:

It was clear that the coalition would fail

Haiting Netanyahu wasn’t enough to keep a group that agreed on little else together. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'I will return Israel to its former glory'

The former premier vowed to restore Israel's national pride and usher in more peace deals with neighboring states.

Bennett: We did everything we could to save the govt.

PM addresses nation after announcing end to 24th Knesset, says Judea and Samaria law and resulting 'chaos' led to decision.

Is this the end of Bennett's political career?

PM Bennett says he is currently planning to run alone in the next elections, but will consider his next steps in the coming days.

Knesset dissolves: Lapid to become Prime Minister

After numerous crises and efforts to preserve it, coalition to be dissolved. New elections to be held in October.

Senior govt. source:

'Arab party should be in coalition, but not relied on'

Senior figure says Bennett-Lapid govt. proved people with opposing views ca n sit together, Netanyahu must not be rewarded for bad behavior.

War with Iran:

Bennett: Iranian terrorists arrested in Turkey

The Prime Minister said a number of attacks had been thwarted in Turkey and thanked Erdogan for his assistance in the fight against Iran.

On the coalition crisis:

I believe Bennett

Nowadays, the a politician's lot has little to do with his accomplishments. Bennett may fall, but Israel needs his values.Op-ed.

PM Bennett:

'Renovating my home cost only NIS 160,000,' says PM

PM praises current govt for "positive atmosphere," successful Gaza policy.

Bennett:

'Govt. is finished if Judea and Samaria law not passed'

PM tells Yamina members "the story is over" if Judea and Samaria law is not passed in the next 2 weeks.

Gantz and Bennett clash over Chief of Staff appointment

Prime Minister is interested in interviewing the three candidates for the position, and clarified to Gantz: I will not be a rubber stamp.

Report:

Bennett mulling forming right-wing government with the Likud

Prime Minister Bennett meets with top political advisor to discuss possibility of forming new government with Netanyahu.

Madness and irony in Israeli politics

Yes, the current coalition is a circus, but it has also shifted the electorate further to the right. Opinion.

PM to Orbach: Don't jump ship before Biden's visit

"If Yair Lapid is premier when Biden arrives, he'll acquiesce to every single demand," PM stresses.

Shaked pressuring Bennett: Agree to right-wing government

If his government disintegrates, Bennett will consider joining a right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

EU Commission head praises ‘unique partnership’ with Israel

President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen meets with PM Bennet to announce partnership on several fronts, including on energy.

Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to use its power anywhere

PM speaks of Iranian plot to kill Israelis in Turkey for 1st time. 'There are still neighbors who haven't come to terms with our existence.'

Bennett welcome's Biden's visit next month

US President to visit Israel on July 13.

Bennett:

'Lebanon should help its people instead of fighting Israel'

PM meets Italian counterpart: 'We both got to be PM in an unconventional way.

Bennett-Orbach meeting devolves into shouting match

Associates of MK Nir Orbach say he has 'crossed point of no return, won't return to the coalition."

Bennett: Government's fate will be clear within 2 weeks

PM says he is 'fighting' for the preservation of this 'good government' during 40 signatures debate.

Coalition on the brink?

Orbach meets with PM again, almost ready to bolt

Unlike last week, no pronouncement of a "good meeting" followed in its wake.

Bennett: Iran's nuclear program won't stop until it's stopped

PM: Iran moving dangerously close to gaining nuclear weapons, west must take action to prevent this.

Report:

Bennett met with former Chief of Staff Eizenkot

While the meeting follows reports that Eizenkot plans to join politics, it is believed to have centered on a security-related issue.

Bennett-Orbach meeting concludes: 'We'll meet again Sunday'

Wavering Yamina MK gives PM a few more days to salvage coalition after meeting at the Kirya.

MK Orbach to meet Bennett after receiving offer from Likud

Right-wing bloc claims talks underway with MK Nir Orbach, Deputy Minister Abir Kara to get 1 of them to leave the coalition.

Bennett arrives in UAE for 'special meeting' with Emirati leader

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is in Abu Dhabi for a 'special' meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed.

Will the gov't last another month? Experts say: 'Not likely'

The Bennett-Lapid government has lasted longer than expected but the time of 'reckoning' seems to be upon us.

Bennett:

'There's little I can do to stop government from disintegrating'

Prime Minister believes that US pressure on Iran could result in stricter nuclear deal which Israel can live with.

Bennett: A clear warning light to Iran

The IAEA has passed a resolution calling on Iran to cooperate with the investigation against it.

Poll reveals Israelis' thoughts on the Bennett-led government

Many did not even expect this government to last into its first year but poll results are daunting at best.

Irresponsible? Security officials blast PM's hints on Iran

"No reason to encourage Iran to seek revenge," say officials. "Our official policy was silence."

Shaked, Orbach oppose measures against Silman

The two Yamina members made clear to Bennett that it would not be right to sanction Idit Silman despite her vote against coalition.

Bennett: 'Iran's days of immunity are over'

PM Bennett claims credit for quiet in southern Israel, says shootings, crime, in Arab sector are dropping.

Naftali Bennett, a new chapter in Tuchman's “March of Folly”

To comprehend the level of distrust that the Israeli public harbors against Bennett, two examples suffice. It did not have to happen.Op-ed.

Coalition Crisis Boiling Over:

Right attacks gov't on failed law: 'Bennett experiment is over'

Opposition members are clamoring for the Bennett-Lapid government to step down following tonight's failed vote.

Coalition Crisis worsens:

PM Bennett's spokesman steps down

The 26-year-old spokesman had served as one of Bennett's closest advisors in a variety of different roles.

Politicians respond to Bennett's 'poison machine' claim

'Bennett is encouraging a civil war, 'silent majority' will barely give him enough votes to pass the electoral threshold,' MK Smotrich says.

IAEA chief meets PM Bennett during snap visit

IAEA chief Dr. Grossi met with PM Bennett, and is now departing for Vienna.

Bennett:

'Act against poison machine of Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir'

PM Bennett pens letter to citizens, asking for 'action' against opposition's 'deadly poison machine.'

IAEA chief visits Israel, will meet Bennett

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s visit to Israel comes days after the IAEA said Iran hasn't answered questions on undeclared nuclear material.

Bennett divulges: 'Iran spied on UN Atomic Agency'

Israel's Prime Minister presents paperwork from inside Iran's nuclear program proving it stole classified information from IAEA inspectors.

Bennett: 'Laser defense system is a strategic game changer'

New Iron Beam laser defense system will allow Israel to defend itself against rocket attacks - cheaply, says Prime Minister Bennett.

Bennett:

'The Tanakh is the foundation of our existence'

Bennett hosts Tanakh Circle at Ben-Gurion House, dealing with tribalism vs. the unity of the Jewish people.

Bennett: This is the video Iran doesn't want you to watch

Prime Minister Bennett reveals captured Iranian documents refuting Tehran's denials regarding its nuclear program.

Bennett's personal assistant resigns

Director of PM Bennett's office becomes 3rd official to resign in recent weeks. Bennett says 'time has come to spread her wings.'

Bennett:

We could have retreated from sovereignty but strengthened it

PM Bennett speaks with Public Security Minister, security officials to thank them for largely peaceful Jerusalem Day celebrations.