Naftali Bennett

Further relaxation of Israel's COVID policies is delayed

PM Bennett and Health Min. Horowitz, hold discussion with the HMO directors general.

Putin speaks to Bennett, condemns terror attack

PM, Russian President speak by telephone about talks between Russia and Ukraine. Putin also condemns attack in Be'er Sheva.

Netanyahu continues to refuse to receive updates from Bennett

Opposition leader entitled by law to receive political and security updates from the Prime Minister, but Netanyahu has refused to do so.

Bennett: 'Civilians who neutralized terrorist deserve a medal'

PM Naftali Bennett convenes meeting on crime and violence in the Arab sector, praises Israelis who neutralized Be'er Sheva terrorist.

Is Bennett planning to visit Ukraine?

The Israeli leader is reportedly planning to hold ceasefire talks with Ukraine's Zelynskyy in the country's capital.

Bennett:

U.S. to sign Iran deal at any cost

The Israeli political echelon believes Biden's agreement with Iran is a done deal and will be signed in the coming weeks - if not days.

Egypt hosts trilateral summit with Bennett, UAE Crown Prince

Israeli prime minister joins Egyptian president, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in Egypt for trilateral talks.

Regional Summit VS the US?

PM Bennett visits Egypt, meets with President Al-Sisi

Israeli prime minister meets with Egyptian President Al-Sisi as part of state visit to Egypt.

Watch: Netanyahu lambasts Bennett's 'inaction' on Iran

The former Prime Minister says he would have done everything in his power to stop Iran despite a deal being in place.

Bennett answers Zelenskyy:

'Israel's approach is generous, sensitive'

Bennett responded to Zelenskyy's Knesset speech in which the Ukrainian leader hinted Israel wasn't doing enough to help his country.

Zelenskyy:

'We are grateful for Bennett's peace efforts'

Ukrainian President suggests peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem.

Bennett wishes Iranians "freedom from cruel Iranian regime"

Israeli prime minister releases video message to mark the Nowruz, the beginning of the Persian calendar.

Bennett: Meron tragedy must not be repeated

Prime Minister stresses: 'All precautions must be taken so that the tragedy of Meron is not repeated.'

Report: Israel will try to thwart proposed Iran Nuclear Deal

According to reports, top Israeli diplomats are making efforts to prevent the agreement from being finalized.

Bennett to make first official visit to India next month

At invitation of Indian PM Modi, Israel's PM Bennett will fly to India at the beginning of April.

Bennett and Lapid:

'We refuse to believe US would normalize Revolutionary Guards'

Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister slam plans the Biden administration prepared to drop Iran's Revolutionary Guards from black list

Report:

Bennett the 'primary mediator' between Russia and Ukraine

Financial Times reports Bennett has been the primary international mediator in talks between Russia and Ukraine.

PM holds consultation following increase in COVID-19 infection

PM, Health Minister respond to increase in COVID rates in several locations around the world. Mask mandates to continue for now.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Bennett, destroy Iran nuclear reactor now

Safed Chief Rabbi says PM must follow lead of predecessors Begin and Olmert in ending nuclear threat of Iran in light of bad nuclear deal.

PM lauds 'warming ties' with Egypt as direct flights expanded

Israel, Egypt agree to establish new passenger flight route between Ben Gurion Airport and Sharm el Sheikh in Sinai.

Putin discusses ceasefire talks with Israeli PM

PM Bennett walked out of government meeting to speak with Putin. Israeli official says the two discussed progress towards ceasefire.

PM Bennett:

'We'll allow Ukrainians to remain here until danger has passed'

Israeli PM Bennett urges countrymen to warmly welcome new immigrants from war-torn Ukraine, responds to criticism of refugee policy.

Yamina MK:

'Bennett and Smotrich's dispute was over spots on Knesset slate'

MK Nir Orbach meets activists, insists it was not possible to form a right-wing government.

Report:

Russia open to talks with Ukraine in Jerusalem

Ukrainian President said earlier that Jerusalem could be a good site for talks with Russia on ending war.

Bennett, Zelenskyy, discuss ways to end war in Ukraine

In phone call lasting over an hour, Israeli PM Bennett and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine.

Exposed:

Bennett's conversation with Zelenskyy

'Take Putin's offer to end the war,' PM Bennett suggested to Ukraine's Pres. Zelenskyy. 'I heard you,' Zelenskyy responded.

Ukrainian official:

Bennett told Zelenskyy he should accept Putin's proposal

Official in Prime Minister’s Office denies that Bennett recommended to Zelenskyy that he take Putin's offer to end war.

Bahrain bride and groom get surprise from PM Bennett

Not every day does the Israeli PM send a card and gift to the wedding of a young couple in Bahrain.

Report:

Bennett drops building code enforcement from Bedouin reform plan

'The government has turned its back on the Negev and bartered southern Israel to the Islamic Movement.'

Bennett, Zelensky speak for 4th time since Moscow visit

Ukrainian President thanks Israeli PM for Israel's efforts to end the war against his country.

US welcomes Israel's mediation between Russia and Ukraine

White House press secretary says US welcomes attempts to engage with Putin, so long as Ukraine is kept up to speed.

Task force established on integration of Ukrainian refugees

PM Bennett, Immigration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata appoint Spiegler as Director of National Task Force on Integration of Ukraine refugees.

Is PM Bennett a true mediator?

Dr. Shmuel Barnai of Hebrew University explains that Bennett's meeting with Putin was a humanitarian act to help the Ukrainian people.

Bennett calls hotline for refugees, unable to speak to anyone

PM makes call in meeting with Jewish Agency reps., waits 5 minutes with no response, tells reps. situation is unacceptable.

Bennett: 'State of Israel is a refuge for Jews in distress'

'The State of Israel is a refuge for Jews in distress. We will carry out this sacred task this time as well,' PM Bennett tells committee.

49 percent of Israelis see Bibi as a more capable mediator

Former PM Netanyahu still wildly popular; 50 percent of those polled want to see him back as premier.

Zelensky thanks Israel for support after Bennett’s Moscow visit

'I am grateful to Israel for their support for Ukraine,' says Ukrainian president. 'We need the support of all countries.'

Shabbat in Moscow

Why was no photo taken of Bennett & Putin in Moscow?

Source describes a "certain benefit" that resulted from meeting of two leaders.

Israeli PM holds another conversation with Putin

After his emergency visit to Moscow on Shabbat, Bennett continues his efforts at bringing about a diplomatic solution.

Watch: Prime Minister welcomes orphans from Ukraine

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett personally welcomes a group of orphans arriving in Israel from Ukraine at Ben-Gurion airport.

Russia-Ukraine war:

Bennett: Israel must take any chance to facilitate peace

PM after returning from meetings with Putin, German Chancellor: Even if chance is small, Israel has moral duty to make attempt for peace.

Bennett speaks with Zelensky for third time in past day

PM and Ukraine president speak on the phone following Bennett's meetings with leaders of Germany and Russia.

Diaspora Min. asks PM to cancel deposits for Ukrainian refugees

Diaspora Affairs Minister Dr. Nachman Shai sends letter to PM Bennett calling NIS 10,000 deposit for Ukrainian refugees 'inhuman.'

Likud MK belittles Bennett: He's not a serious mediator

MK Yisrael Katz downplays Bennett's meeting with Putin: The Americans do not need Bennett to mediate with Russia.

Bennett takes off from Berlin to Israel

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett concludes visit to Russia and Germany, takes off for Israel.

Ukraine official: Israel withholding defensive equipment

Diplomatic adviser to Ukraine's Pres. Zelenskyy lashes out at Israel, then demands the Jewish state be 'more active' in brokering efforts.

After meeting with Putin, Israeli PM heads to Berlin

Israeli PM Bennett spoke about Ukraine war, Iran deal, with Russia's Pres. Putin.

PM Bennett meets Putin at the Kremlin

PM Bennett traveled secretly to Moscow in the Mossad's private jet, source says.

Bennett speaks with IAEA Chief ahead of his visit to Iran

PM emphasizes Israel's positions on Vienna nuclear talks, Iran nuclear program.

Zelenskyy says Bennett not supportive enough of Ukraine

Ukrainian Pres. says he is moved by Israelis' support for his country, but Israeli PM not as supportive as Israeli people are.

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Bennett speaks at CyberTech 2022 Conference

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's speaks at the CyberTech 2022 Conference in Tel Aviv.

PM: World leaders must act quickly to prevent disaster

"I'm talking about untold loss of life, millions of refugees," Bennett stresses. "Act, before it's too late."

Report:

Bennett refused Reform demand to approve Western Wall plan

PM Bennett concerned approval of Western Wall plan will lead to mass protests, report says.

Germany-Israel relations get 'significant upgrade,' Bennett says

PM Bennett says leaders must 'do our utmost to stop the bloodshed,' says it is 'still not too late' to negotiate end to Ukraine war.

Likud MK:

'Instead of fighting terror, Bennett is fighting the settlers'

MK Yariv Levin castigates Bennett over arrest of youths at Homesh yeshiva.

German Chancellor Scholz visits Yad Vashem

In first visit to Israel, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets PM Bennett, visits Holocaust memorial museum.

Bennett to Ukrainian Jewish youths: You have a home here

PM meets students on Masa program from Ukraine , hears of the trials facing their families as Russian invasion continues.

Russia-Ukraine War:

Bennett: 'We can speak to both sides. We're helping - quietly'

Israeli prime minister says Israel is one of the only 'credible' players who can still speak to both sides.

Netanyahu: Israeli PM must know how to say 'no' to US

Opposition leader accuses govt. leaders of allowing Iran to arm terrorists and build nuclear weapons in order to not anger Biden Admin.

Bennett: Neglect of Negev to end in our term

PM says government taking more action against crime in the Negev than ever before.