Naftali Bennett

Will Bennett's Ra'anana neighbors finally get their homes back?

A silver lining of Israel’s political turmoil: Naftali Bennett’s neighbors can finally get their driveways back.

Bennett, Lapid, hold modest handover ceremony

'This country does not belong to any one person. Guard it well, and may G-d watch over you,' outgoing PM Bennett tells incoming PM Lapid.

Watch: Bennett accidentally takes Lapid's phone, hilarity ensues

During today's Knesset session in which Lapid was handed over the reins as Prime Minister, he realized he was missing a key accessory.

Bennett steps down: I will remain a loyal soldier of Israel

Outgoing PM preaches message of unity as he announces he will not run in the upcoming elections.

Political spectrum split on Bennett's departure

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's departure speech drew varied reactions from the rest of Israel's political echelon.

Bennett will not run in upcoming elections

Outgoing PM informs Yamina members he will not participate in the Knesset elections in the fall after coalition dissolves.

Herzog thanks Bennett as he leaves office

President meets with outgoing PM as dissolution of the Knesset proceeds.

Report:

Bennett likely to remain at helm of Yamina

After considering leaving political life altogether, Prime Minister Bennett now reportedly planning to stay on as chief of Yamina.

Bennett: Hamas video of Israeli captive heinous, desperate

PM responds to Hamas video purportedly showing Hisham al-Sayad in the hospital, says terror groups hold Israelis in violation of intl. law.

Bennett: I suggest our enemies not provoke us

PM holds situational assessments with Mossad, ISA directors.

Bennett: Israel holds Hamas responsible for prisoners' condition

PM responds to Hamas 'psychological warfare' announcing deteriorating health of Israeli prisoner. 'Hamas proves again it is criminal.'

Bennett to Yamina activists: We need broad unity

The prime minister and members of his faction met Yamina activists with Bennett telling them he will deal with the Iranian threat.

Report:

Bennett mulling leaving government in next few days

Naftali Bennett tells confidants that he may resign from government soon, rather than serve as alternate prime minister.

Can elections be averted?

MK Bezalel Smotrich: There's still a chance

"For me, elections are the best as we'll gain, but the national interest comes first."

Last Cabinet meeting:

Bennett: We had a short govt. with great achievements

PM lauds achievements of his government to applause in final Cabinet meeting he will lead.

Yesh Atid wants to dissolve Knesset as soon as possible

Bennett to meet Shaked today as the 2 longtime allies face tensions over announcement of dissolution of the Knesset.

Bennett: A totally right-wing government is a 'disaster'

'A government trapped in the hands of the extreme is horrible and awful,' PM Bennett says.

Government collapse

Lapid to take over as prime minister this week

Foreign Min. Lapid may hold first Cabinet meeting as Prime Minister this coming week.

Shaked:

If Bennett doesn't run, I will head Yamina

Yamina's number two does not rule out sitting with former PM Netanyahu, report says.

Government collapse

Bennett hints at temporary departure from politics

'I'm going to try to make a comeback,' says prime minister, defending his premiership - and rogue Yamina MKs who backed the Opposition.

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..

Don’t read this article

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.