Naftali Bennett

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.

Bennett meets Georgian PM to discuss trade, agriculture

PM Bennett meets Georgian counterpart to discuss regional issues, cooperation.

After Wave of Resignations:

Bennett appoints new chief of staff, foreign policy adviser

Following resignations by long-time aide and chief of staff Tal Gan-Zvi and foreign policy adviser Shimrit Meir, Bennett taps replacements.

Bennett:

'We broke records in the Flag March'

PM on Flag March in Jerusalem: It is moving and joyful to see all the people of Israel celebrating together.

Jerusalem Day Parade:

Bennett orders 'zero tolerance' for right-wing soccer hooligans

Prime Minister orders security forces to show 'zero tolerance' for 'La Familia' group of Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans.

Bennett: Era of Iranian immunity is over

PM hints at Israel's involvement in assassination of IRGC officer during Cabinet meeting, says waving of Israeli flag 'goes without saying.'

Bennett: We must never compare our brethren to our oppressors

PM responds to statements by Rabbi Meir Mazuz that Lapid, Liberman are "worse than the Nazis."

Bennett vows Jerusalem Day parade will go ahead as planned

Despite Hamas threats, Israeli Prime Minister vows that annual Jerusalem Day 'Flag Parade' will go ahead as planned.

Haredi MK: Bennett and Lapid 'are a pair of excited kids'

MK Yakov Asher slams PM Bennett: 'Not a single word of his is in line with true reality.'

Gov't to back court's decision

Homesh to be evacuated - again

The Bennett-led government appears to have caved to leftist demands and the fledgling community of Homesh will face another evacuation.

Bennett: Proof of Iran's fraud, deception of the IAEA

PM responds to uncovering of Iran's stealing of UN documents and use of them to deceive the IAEA for 20 years.

Bennett concedes

'My election promise not to sit with Lapid was a mistake'

Prime Minister Bennett hints at efforts to avoid evacuation of Homesh, faces harsh criticism over formation of government with the Left.

Bennett provoking Hamas? Haniyeh threatens new war

Hamas says it will not allow Jews to impinge on the Al Aqsa mosque and Arabs' rights to Jerusalem, while threatening another armed conflict.

President Herzog:

'Horrifying news to hear'

Israeli President and Prime Minister offer their condolences following massacre in Texas elementary school.

Op-ed:

The straw that broke the back of Bennett’s chief of staff

Relying on the Joint List is a red line that the prime minister’s closest associate cannot cross. Opinion.

Bennett:

'US decision to leave IRGC on terror list is justified'

Prime Minister comments on Biden administration's decision to keep Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on US list of terrorist organizations.

Bennett on Homesh evacuation: We need to act with common sense

PM says Netanyahu evacuated Homesh multiple times, he will work to find a permanent solution.

Bennett meets EU Parliament President

PM meets European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the PMO. 'Relations have seen ups and downs but we'll work to have only ups.'

Bennett: 'We're moving' despite resignations

PM calls on opposition to support bill to provide full scholarships to discharged soldiers.

Netanyahu: Bennett, Lapid, get rid of the Zoabis

Opposition leader says the fact that govt. needs Likud votes to provide scholarships to discharged soldiers proves its failure.

2nd Bennett Adviser Quits:

Bennett's chief of staff resigns

Tal Gan-Zvi, chief of staff to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, ends ten years at Bennett's side with resignation.

Rabbis plan alternative Jerusalem Day event to invite PM to

New event planned after Mercaz Harav declines to invite PM, opposition leader to traditional Jerusalem Day celebration.

Bennett: Govt. is not right or left, but in the middle

PM praises centrism, ability to compromise of current government amid continuing coalition crisis.

Blackmail:

The charges against suspect in threats to Bennett family

The main evidence against Ilana Sporta Haniya is a graphologist's opinion and documentation from a security camera in her office.

Likud to oppose law helping soldiers in current format

Likud to vote against law providing scholarships to discharged IDF fighters unless the state funds 100 percent of the scholarships.

Coalition seeks to embarrass Likud with law helping soldiers

Bennett, Gantz and Lapid plan to bring to a vote a law offering scholarships to soldiers after Likud said it won't support said law.

Suspect in deaths threats against Bennett indicted

Woman indicted for sending threatening letters with bullets to family of PM Bennett. 'This is the bullet which will hit your underbelly.'

Condolence Call:

Bennett comes under fire from fallen officer's family

'You are as much to blame as the terrorists.' Family of fallen Border Police officer Noam Raz excoriate Prime Minister during his visit.

Lag B'Omer

Bennett: Follow the rules and stay safe at Meron

Prime Minister Bennett offers holiday greeting ahead of Lag B'Omer, urges visitors to Meron to follow the rules after last year's disaster.

Netanyahu to Bennett: Your compatriots are 'jumping ship'

While the Right staunchly defended the Nationality Law, Netanyahu derided Bennett, saying he was 'gambling' with Israel's future.

Protesters gather as PM visits outpost home of fallen officer

Hoping to avoid protesters, Bennett arrives early to console family of fallen counterterror officer. Activists quickly rally in protest.

After Elkana visit:

Bennett to visit family of fallen counterterrorism officer

Right-wing activists to demonstrate against Bennett's visit to Binyamin region town of Kida.

Indictment expected in Bennett death threats case

Evidence against suspect includes incriminating security camera footage.

Bennett: Everyone is invited to this govt, no one is excluded

PM visits Elkana to mark 45 anniversary of community's founding.

Bennett congratulates Macron on reelection as French President

PM speaks with reelected French President, thanks him for France's support in the face of recent terror attacks.

Bennett:

'Whoever threatens Israeli civilians or soldiers will pay'

Prime Minister Bennett briefed on counter-terrorism operations in Judea and Samaria.

The evidence against woman suspected of threatening PM

Police claim: Examination by graphologist determined that Ilana Sporta Haniya allegedly sent threatening letters to the Bennett family.

Bennett: Mansour Abbas is not a mistress

PM defends government policies in Knesset debate, says 'person who stood here for the last decade' should apologize.

Gafni to Bennett: Everything you touch fails

UTJ leader attacks PM during Knesset '40 signatures' debate.

Bennett weighing removing terrorists' families to Gaza

Justice Min. Sa'ar proposes removal of terrorists from Judea and Samaria to Gaza, PM Bennett instructs NSC to examine possibility.