Naftali Bennett

'Settler terror?'

IDF commander dismisses derogatory outburst

Following an INN inquiry, the general claims he was misquoted by the NYT in mentioning "settler terrorism" as part of the greater issue.

PM Bennett to CNN:

'I object: These are not occupied territories'

Grilled by CNN's Amanpour, PM Naftali Bennett provides the necessary background and perspective to understand the current wave of violence.

How many promises did Bennett & Yamina break to their voters?

MK Amichai Chikli, declared a defector by his former colleagues, has compiled a list of 98 broken promises.

Coalition crisis

PM Bennett: I'm not angry with Idit Silman

Asked four times if Interior Minister Shaked has committed to remaining in the government, Bennett evades answering.

Flag March

Ben Gvir defiant: 'I won't take orders from Bennett'

PM Bennett forbade Religious Zionist MK from approaching Damascus Gate. Ben Gvir responds: "Bennett is dividing Jerusalem."

PM Bennett won't allow MK to participate in Old City march

PM Bennett bans MK Itamar Ben Gvir from reaching Damascus Gate, participating in scheduled march.

Israel cancels indoor mask requirement

PM Bennett, Health Min. Horowitz, cancel requirement to wear masks indoors, other than in places with high likelihood of infection.

Police cancel Old City parade after closing Temple Mt. to Jews

Organizers refused an offer for an alternate route for the annual event, citing safety risks to participants.

Bennett closes Temple Mount to Jews for rest of Ramadan

PM responds to violence on Temple Mount by closing the holy site to Jews for the rest of Ramadan.

Bennett: Don't join Hamas' lies, 'wild incitement'

Prime Minister reiterates Israel's commitment to freedom of religion after criticism of Israel's handling of Temple Mount riots.

PM: We've given security forces a 'free hand' to quell riots

Bennett vows to crack down on Arab incitement to violence on social media, says security forces given 'free hand' to quell riots.

Bennett visits undercover Border Police unit on Passover Eve

Hours before Passover festival, Israel's Prime Minister holds situation assessment on security in Jerusalem and rest of the country.

State: Bennett's home in Ra'anana not official residence

State in response to Supreme Court says PM forced to work out of Ra'anana home due to renovation of Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem.

Bennett-Smotrich Feud:

PM slams lawmaker's call to ban coalition MKs from synagogues

'How can Jews boycott other Jews from synagogues? That's how we lost our country,' says Prime Minister Bennett to right-wing MK.

Yamina MK: Bennett's days as prime minister are numbered

'Bennett is in hysterics, his ECMO machine will not help him,' Yamina's MK Chikli says.

Four days later:

Bennett visits Tel Aviv bar which was attacked

PM at Ilka Bar in Tel Aviv: We will not let our enemy disrupt our lives. We will not let them defeat us.

First publication:

Bennett's outline for restoring his majority

Amichai Chikli considering joining Kara, Shaked and Orbach alliance in exchange for Yamina fulfilling his demands.

Likud: Bennett's story's over, he lies nonstop

Likud respond's to PM's interviews: "Bennett lost the majority in the Knesset this week, so he is also spreading lies against Idit Silman."

Rogue Yamina Lawmaker:

'2nd Yamina MK planned to bolt coalition, but reneged'

MK Chikli: Ayelet Shaked is fighting for this government, leading the rescue of Naftali Bennett, I say this with certainty.

Report:

Bennett admits failure of strategy, eyes new direction for gov't

Prime Minister reportedly accepts responsibility for government's failure to deliver, plans to pivot and return to the Right.

Cabinet votes to spend 500m shekels to develop new city

Bennett government backs Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked's plan to spend half a billion shekels to develop town of Harish into a city.

Bennett: Israel has gone on offense against terrorism

PM vows 'no restrictions' on IDF, security forces in fight to root out terrorism.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Idit Silman is a great woman'

"If only the men of the Yamina party were as brave, honest, and responsible as her," says Chief Rabbi of Tzfat.

Bennett's new partners - The Joint List?

Following Silman resignation, officials in the Bennett-Lapid government have asked lawyers to formulate agreements with the Joint Arab List

Bennett: Victims of terror attack have 'very strong spirit'

PM Bennett visits wounded victims of Tel Aviv terror attack, promises freedom of action for security forces.

PM Bennett: Those who aided the terrorist will pay a heavy price

PM Bennett responds to Tel Aviv shooting attack, warns, 'There will be no limits on this war.'

Aftermath of terror attack:

Bennett doesn't rule out easing of measures for Ramadan

The Prime Minister instructed security personnel to apprehend anyone who may have influenced the terrorist or knew of his plans.

Tel Aviv shooting attack:

Bennett orders deployment of large forces

PM holds security consultation, receives updates on the developments on the ground following the deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

Op-ed:

The bold move that can save Naftali Bennett's political future

Is Naftali Bennett bold - or crazy - enough to take this drastic, but politically savvy step? Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'Bennett, go home!'

Accompanies by chants proclaiming "Netanyahu, King of Israel', the former Prime Minister urged the current government to pack its bags.

MK lashes out at Bennett:

'You cannot use the phrase 'West Bank''

MK Nir Orbach blasts PM during Yamina faction meeting held after coalition chairwoman resigned.

Likud MK:

‘This is the last day of the current coalition’

Likud MK Ofir Akunis explains that with the gov losing its slim majority, its days are numbered and Israel may be headed to new elections.

Silman resignation aftermath:

Likud attempting to woo New Hope MKs to bring down coalition

MK Yariv Levin: New Hope MKs are not enemies, hope they will follow Idit Silman in leaving government.

Bennett blames Netanyahu's 'neglect' for terror wave

PM condemns atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine without mentioning Russia.

Bereaved father:

'Bennett asked us to support him - and turned his back on us'

Herzl Hajaj, father of Shir who was murdered in ramming attack: When Bennett wanted to use the bereaved families - he used them.

Bennett to lead on Iran issue after Lapid becomes PM

Bennett, Lapid reach unusual agreement on handling of Iranian threat after rotation agreement is implemented in August 2023.

PM visits wounded soldiers:

'With soldiers like these, there's no doubt we will triumph'

Prime Minister Bennett visits soldiers wounded during operation to eliminate Jenin terrorists en route to terror attack.

Bennett blasts Smotrich:

'He doesn't represent religious Zionism'

PM blasts chairman of Religious Zionist Party: Those who dance on blood represent neither Zionism nor religion.

King Abdullah to Bennett:

'Don't interfere with Muslim prayers on Temple Mount'

King of Jordan demands Israel not impinge on right of Muslims to pray at Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.

Report:

Netanyahu planned to revive Assad's standing on world stage

Netanyahu reportedly planned to help Assad reassert his place on the world stage in return for an Iranian withdrawal.

Bennett: Injured officer 'among best field commanders in Israel'

'The goal is to stop terrorists - wherever they are,' PM Bennett says at meeting with Shabak chief.

Police to receive NIS 181 million in emergency funding

PM Bennett, Public Security Minister announce major funding for police in light of recent terror attacks.

Speak loudly and carry a Big Stick

In the last few weeks, Israel has been bashed both by supposed friends and murderous foes. There is a lesson here. Will we learn it? Op-ed.

Biden speaks to Bennett following terror attacks

Biden speaks to Bennett, offers "all appropriate assistance to our Israeli allies as they confront threats to their citizens".

Poll:

Israelis think Netanyahu would handle terror wave better

Poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs finds Israelis don't feel secure and think that the government has failed to deal with terrorism.

Bennett, Lapid argue after Bnei Brak shooting attack

FM Lapid says US, PA would condemn attack, Bennett replies he'd rather the payments to terrorists end.

Bennett: Whoever has a license should carry a gun now

PM tells Israelis after deadly terror attacks. 'My directive is to make contact with anyone who has ever had any connection to ISIS.'

Bennett:

'We are dealing with a new wave of terrorism'

"The security forces of the State of Israel are among the best in the world. As in previous waves, this time too we will win."

Bennett: Israel will fight terrorism and will win

Prime Minister responds to deadly shooting attack in Bnei Brak in which 5 were killed.

Bennett pushes off India trip after being infected with COVID

Israeli Prime Minister reports feeling well, will continue to work from home.

Bennett Counter-Terror Plan:

Gun seizures, administrative detention, social media monitoring

Following deadly attacks in Beer Sheva and Hadera, Prime Minister Bennett calls for administrative arrest, monitoring of social media.

PM Bennett tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister is feeling well, office says.

Gantz to Bennett: Your office worked behind my back

PM and Defense Minister discuss tension between them following Bennett's demand that Gantz not meet with Jordan's King and PA chairman.

Yuli Edelstein: Naftali, this is too big on you

Likud MK blasts PM who referred to the territories of Judea and Samaria as “the West Bank”.

Bennett:

'We're working hard to improve lives of West Bank Palestinians'

'We're working together to overcome forces of darkness,' says Bennett during meeting with Blinken ahead of Negev Summit with Arab powers.

Is the UAE trying to mediate between Israel and Syria?

Analysts are saying the meeting between Bennett and leaders of the UAE and Egypt didn't make sense and that something is missing.

Bennett condemns Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Prime Minister says Houthi attack "is further proof that Iran's regional aggression knows no borders".

Bennett vetoes Defense Min.'s participation in Ramallah summit

PM Bennett, Defense Min. Gantz, in disagreement over participation in Ramallah summit.

Zelenskyy:

'I spoke to Bennett in the last day'

Ukrainian President says he spoke to several world leaders in recent day, including Israel's PM, in an attempt to bring an end to the war.

Gantz to arrive in India before Bennett

Channel 12's Amit Segal reports that Gantz deliberately moved up his visit to India so he can get there before the Prime Minister.