Naftali Bennett

Poll:

A party with Bennett and Liberman takes votes from the left bloc

Poll published on Kan 11 News finds that a party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 27 seats at the expense of Yesh Atid and National Unity.

Former PM Bennet to ABC:

'I’m against a Palestinian state because they want to murder us'

'What you did to Bin Laden, that's what we're doing to these horrible murderers,' former PM Naftali Bennet says to ABC.

Poll:

Religious Zionist Party continues to gain strength

New i24NEWS poll finds that the largest party is the Likud with 22 seats. Smotrich's party continues to gain strength. If former PM Naftali Bennett were to run, he would win 27 seats.

Bennett on the war in Gaza:

'I see words that send one message, and actions to the contrary'

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tells New York Times columnist that Israel needs to 'knock out' Hamas, take aim at Iran.

Poll:

Bennett could have largest party in the Knesset

According to the survey, a new party led by former PM Naftali Bennett could be the largest in the Knesset, with 22 seats - and 25 if it included a union with Liberman.

Bennett on ABC:

'Iran is a threat to the entire world'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains that the Iranian regime wants to fight the entire Western world and therefore must be destroyed.

Bennett:

'Stop the madness immediately'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urges protesters not to encourage Israel's enemies with shows of divisiveness.

Poll:

After Congress speech, public prefers Netanyahu over others

Channel 12 News poll finds that the majority of the Israeli public believes that Benjamin Netanyahu is the most suitable person for the position of Prime Minister, with Netanyahu prevailing over Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Naftali Bennett.

Poll:

5 seats for Smotrich, 11 for Ben Gvir

New poll finds that a new right-wing party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 28 seats.

After withdrawal from race:

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

Liberman:

'I spoke with Bennett, we will meet again this week'

The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu addressed the possibility of a joint run with various forces on the right and said he is having discussions on the matter with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

New poll:

Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

New survey published by i24NEWS shows opposition gaining majority if elections were held today, significant support for Naftali Bennett if he returns to politics.

Bennett:

'Why the next 50 years are going to be remarkable for Israel'

Former PM says Israel's people and youth stepped up on and after October 7, will come out of war with the strength and values to ensure 50 years of prosperity.

Poll:

Liberman at all-time high, Bennett supported more than Netanyahu

In Channel 12 News poll, more respondents say Minister Naftali Bennett is more suitable to be PM than Netanyahu.

Poll:

Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.

Poll:

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

A party of reservists running alongside a right-wing party that includes Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen will together yield 28 mandates and change the political map.

Defeating Hamas is only the beginning of the solution

I wish we could say that the Palestinians were “hijacked” by Hamas and the people themselves actually seek peace and prosperity, but the facts show the opposite. Opinion.

Poll:

Likud voters want Yossi Cohen to lead if Netanyahu steps down

On the other side of the political map, respondents to the poll believe that the bloc of parties that will face Netanyahu in the next elections should be led by Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett.

Poll:

A new right-wing party wins 24 Knesset seats

A party made up of Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen becomes the largest in the political map, according to a Channel 13 News poll.

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

Report:

Liberman and Bennett discussing joint Knesset run

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman is seeking a union of anti-Netanyahu right-wing parties but would insist on leading such a party.

Now is the time to focus on stopping Iran

Iran has become a near-nuclear country. It must be stopped. This is an existential danger which must be at the top of Israel's priority list. Opinion.

Former Prime Minister Bennett:

'There are three options for dealing with Hamas'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet summarizes the ICJ verdict today and explains what it means - and what must be done now.

Bennett:

ICC starvation accusation an "absolute lie"

Former PM pushes back on ICC Chief Prosecutor's claim Netanyahu and Gallant have a "starvation policy" against the people of Gaza.

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'The ICC is a joke'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett released a video with a sweeping denunciation of the request for the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Former PM Bennett:

If we want to defeat Hamas, then let’s do it.

"US should support Israel and if anything, urge its leadership to act more decisively and faster so we finish this ASAP", the former Prime Minsiter writes.

'Childish and infantile'

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN

Former Prime Minister asked about Ben Gvir's post in which he wrote "Hamas ❤️ Biden", and replies: "I’m not going to defend every stupid thing that any minister says."

Former Minister:

'Bennett wanted to kill Sinwar, Chief of Staff stopped it'

Former Minister Haim Ramon says after the deadly axe attack in Elad 2 years ago, then-PM Naftali Bennett wanted to assassinate Hamas leader responsible for October 7. but then-Chief of Staff Kochavi stopped it.

Bennett responds to Biden:

'If Hamas given immunity, all jihadists will use human shields'

Former PM Naftali Bennett responds on CNN to President Biden's threat to halt weapons shipments over Rafah op. 'Profound mistake. Is Israel using bombs to target civilians, absolutely not.'

Poll:

Religious Zionists to receive 7 seats if election was today

The poll found that if a new center-right party, led by fmr. PM Bennett, Fmr. Mossad Chief Cohen and MK Sa'ar were formed it would receive 32 seats.

Fmr. PM Bennett presents:

The history of Israel in under three minutes

During a talk with students at the University of Michigan, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was asked about 'Zionist colonialism,' he answered the question by giving a quick summary of the Zionist story - from Biblical times until today.

U. of Michigan:

Naftali Bennett address moved online over security concerns

Former Israeli PM addresses students online after campus event canceled due to threats by anti-Israel and pro-Hamas activists. Tickets bought under names such as 'kill Jews.'

Bennett:

'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why the attack in Damascus will not lead to escalation - and what else the future holds for the region.

Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier:

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recounts Captain Daniel Perez's battle to save the town of Nahal Oz on October 7th.

Kan pollster:

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

Bennett To CNN:

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett defends the ongoing war in Gaza during an interview with Erin Burnett.

Poll:

Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

Poll examines scenario in which Sa'ar teams up with Naftali Bennett and Yossi Cohen. Such a party wins 17 seats and tips the scales in the next elections.

Bennett to Fox News:

Shame on people sitting in LA saying we're doing bad

Naftali Bennet claims that "President Biden has been a great friend to Israel. But now is the real time. Now is the time to stand behind Israel. If this was done to the US, the equivalent would be about 36,000 Americans murdered, burned, raped. What would the US do?”

Bennett responds to Biden:

'Real problem with humanitarian aid is Hamas'

Former PM rejects US President's accusation that Israel is using humanitarian aid as a "bargaining chip" when Hamas steals the aid and sells it at massively inflated prices.

New poll:

Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5

New poll examines what would happen if three separate parties led by Naftali Bennett, Yossi Cohen and Yoaz Hendel, run in the election. All of them cross the threshold.

Bennett: Stop comparing Israel to Hamas

Piers Morgan claimed that Israel's response to the Hamas invasion had been disproportionate. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sharply rebuffed the assertion.

Bennett on CNN:

'If Bin Laden was in hospital you’d go and kill him'

Former Prime Minister Bennett spoke to CNN and was asked about the special operation in a Jenin hospital to eliminate three terrorists.

Bennett on Al Arabiya:

'We destroy terrorist bases threatening our people'

Former Prime Minister when asked why Israel exposes Gazan civilians to its strikes: When someone fires upon your family and hides in a house, that home becomes a terrorist base.

Bennett:

'Shame on you, Turkish government'

Former Prime Minister rips Turkey's government following the arrest and questioning of Israeli soccer player who expressed support for hostages held in Gaza.

Poll:

Parties led by Bennett, Yossi Cohen change the map

Parties led by former Prime Minister and former Mossad chief would win 16 seats combined.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Bennett irresponsible, dangerous

MK Almog Cohen denounced former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for revealing Israeli operations in Iran.

Gallant criticizes Bennett:

'The roar of the jets should drown out the unnecessary chatter'

Defense Minister criticizes former Prime Minister who admitted in op-ed that he authorized attacks on Iranian soil while in office.

A soldier's last words:

'Internal conflicts weaken us'

A wounded soldier told his father how internal conflicts influence the battlefield, just a few hours before his death.

Bennett admits: Israel attacked Iran in 2022

Former PM Naftali Bennett admits in WSJ op-ed that Israel attacked Iran in 2022, hints at successful assassination in Tehran.

Poll:

Lapid collapses, Gantz gains strength

New poll finds the Yesh Atid Party is falling to 10 seats. A party led by Naftali Bennett wins 12 seats.

Channel 13 News poll:

How many seats will Yossi Cohen and Naftali Bennett win?

A party led by Bennett will win 19 seats and change the political map. A party led by Cohen, according to the poll, will win 12 seats.

Bennett: 'Allowing fuel shipments injects energy to Hamas'

Former PM Naftali Bennett denounces the decision to increase the amount of fuel allowed into Gaza.

'Some people like us weak. I don't want their sympathy.'

Former PM Bennett says that Israel will do anything necessary for its security - however painful that might be.

Bennett:

'We will not tolerate a terrorist state next to us'

Former Prime Minister in interview on Fox News: We've got a job to do, to eliminate Hamas.

Bennett: What does 'eradicate Hamas' actually mean?

Former PM speaks to i24NEWS about what the goals of the war against Hamas are.

Bennett to CNN:

'Why don’t you ask “why is Hamas still holding babies hostage?"

Former Israeli PM says deaths in Gaza are Hamas' fault, asks why interviewers do not focus on the hundreds of Hamas hostages.

Bennett's plan to defeat Hamas: Cut Gaza in half

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presented his plan for the next phases of the war against Hamas.

Bennett to CNN:

'Sec. General's 'vacuum' comments prove again UN is a sham'

Former PM of Israel says Antonio Guterres' remarks blaming Israel for Hamas massacre 'tantamount to understanding Nazis or Al Qaeda.'

Bennett to BBC interviewer:

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Former Prime Minister confronts BBC interviewer who only asked him questions concerning the citizens of Gaza.

Bennett:

Prior to ground incursion, open the gates of hell on the enemy

'Before a single soldier sets foot in Gaza, we need to open the gates of hell on the enemy from above,' former PM Naftali Bennett says.