Naftali Bennett

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.

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.