Naftali Bennett

PM Bennett, new German Chancellor, discuss Iran threat

PM Bennett, Germany's Chancellor Scholz, discuss bilateral cooperation, emphasize importance of preventing Iran from becoming nuclear.

Confirmed COVID-19 case on PM Bennett's flight to Israel

PM Bennett and entire entourage are quarantining, will undergo another PCR test soon.

Iran condemns Bennett’s visit to UAE

Iran claims Bennett's visit to UAE was detrimental to regional security.

Bennett: Israel-UAE relationship example of how to make peace

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has concluded his first visit to the UAE at the invitation of Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

PM concludes 'successful meeting' with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Bennett, in first such visit of a n Israeli PM to Abu Dhabi, discusses ways to strengthen Israel -UAE relationship in many areas.

Bennett in UAE: We are cousins - grandchildren of Abraham

Bennett vows deeper ties between Israel and its new Arab allies. 'Our partnership and friendship are natural - we are cousins.'

Tightening of economic relations at center of UAE visit

Bennett's meeting with Emirati Crown Prince will be the central part of his visit to the UAE.

Bennett arrives in Abu Dhabi, becoming first Israeli PM in UAE

Bennett meets with UAE foreign minister in Ahu Dhabi, after being received by honor guard.

Bennett departs for historic trip to UAE

Bennett leaves Israel on first trip by an Israeli prime minister to the United Arab Emirates.

Bennett offers assistance after deadly US tornadoes

PM says Israel ready to assist after at least 84 killed in tornadoes which swept across 5 US states.

Bennett falsely claims 2 British boys died of Omicron

PM makes claim that children died from Omicron variant during weekly Cabinet meeting, but no deaths have been confirmed so far.

Bennett to depart for UAE

Bennett expected to meet tomorrow with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in first official visit of an Israeli PM to UAE.

PM Bennett to HMOs: Increase pace of vaccinations

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks with HMO CEOs and Chairpersons in order to increase pace of vaccinations against coronavirus.

Bennett under fire for pushing restrictions on unvaccinated

Hebrew University health expert says people should be convinced, not coerced, into getting vaccinated.

PM pushes lockdown for unvaccinated, Health Minister opposes

New restrictions to be imposed against Omicron variant. PM asks for compulsory vaccination option to be legally evaluated.

Knesset votes down bill to expel terrorists' families

PM Bennett, coalition vote against bill Yamina had previously supported deporting families of terrorists.

Bennett: Govt. will correct years of neglect of crime

PM praises passage of bill establishing minimum sentences on illegal weapons possession.

Bennett hints at airstrike on Syria: 'We will continue to act'

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Cypriot president and premier of Greece, alludes to overnight airstrikes on Syria: 'We won't tire.'

Bennett: Arab sector crime a problem for us all

PM Bennett, ministers visit south as part of plan to fight crime in Arab sector.

Bennett: Biden made Israel 'bipartisan again'

Israeli prime minister meets with new US ambassador to Israel, thanks Biden for 'making Israel bipartisan again'.

Bennett to host trilateral Israel-Cyprus-Greece summit

PM Naftali Bennett to host trilateral Israel-Cyprus-Greece summit this week with Cypriot president and Greek Prime Minister.

Bennett: Police actions exemplary in neutralizing stabber

PM responds to criticism of police shooting of man who stabbed a civilian in Jerusalem yesterday.

Bennett to the US: Time to use different toolkit against Iran

PM calls on countries negotiating with Iran to ensure Iran does get away with its violations, moves towards nuclear bomb during negotiations

Ya'alon criticizes Bennett: We mustn't openly confront the US

Former Defense Minister: I think we should not confront the Americans. We should say what we want to say behind closed doors.

'Attack in Jerusalem is cruel terrorist act and intolerable'

PM Bennett and several ministers extend backing, praise, to Border Police officers who eliminated terrorist near Jerusalem's Old City.

Bennett: Not every decision we make is perfect

Bennett responds to criticism of his family's vacation: All the rules that apply to any other family, will also apply to my family.

'Police operation in Umm al-Fahm is for everyone's security'

Prime Minister lauds police efforts to crack down on rioting in Arab-Israeli city.

Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'

State Department spokesperson says that Secretary of State urged PM to refrain from unilateral steps during their conversation.

Israel to fine those who do not undergo second PCR test

Fines will be imposed on persons arriving from overseas who do not undergo second PCR test on the third or seventh day since their arrival.

Bennett, Health Min. stop Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers

Shabak to end GPS tracking of suspected Omicron carriers at midnight on Thursday. Health Minister explains use was meant to be temporary.

Source reveals: Controversy in Bennett-Blinken conversation

Diplomatic source: Vast majority of conversation between PM Bennett, US Sec. Blinken, focused on Iran; solution is not to allow blackmail.

Bennett: Iran is using 'nuclear blackmail' in negotiations

In conversation with US Sec. of State Blinken, PM Bennett calls for 'immediate cessation' of talks, harsher steps against Iran.

Report: PMO tried to persuade Bennett's wife to cancel trip

Prime Minister's Office tried to persuade his wife to cancel vacation abroad, but she refused.

Israel National Counter-Terrorism Unit declared

PM Bennett declares Police Counter-Terrorism Unit as the Israel National Counter-Terrorism Unit, to increase budget to strengthen unit.

Israeli PM launches Pandemic Information Center on Twitter

'The world has shown great interest, and Israel is eager to share our knowhow on COVID-19 with the world,' PM Bennett says.

PM Bennett to world leaders: Booster has very quick effect

PM Naftali Bennett speaks with Austrian Chancellor, Czechia's PM, about the new 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.

Man who threatened to assassinate PM gets 7 months in prison

Kiryat Gat resident convicted after calling police and saying that he intended to harm Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Bennett at Hannukah lighting: A good spirit is blowing in Israel

PM, president light candles for 2nd night of Hannukah with soldiers in IDF Nativ conversion program.

Bennett, Liberman agree: National service wages to rise by 50%

PM: National service employees do holy work. Just as we raised soldiers' salaries, we are raising their salaries.

'Iran deserves no rewards'

Watch: PM Bennett's message to the world

Bennett delivers message ahead of nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. 'Do not give in to Iran's nuclear blackmail.'

Bennett: Israel is the modern day Maccabee

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett's Hanukkah message.

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Israeli Premier lights first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

PM: Government 'speaks with one voice' on Iran

"Israel is extremely concerned about potential billions flooding into Iran," says PM. "We are conveying this message in every possibly way."

PM: We are constantly reassessing the situation with new variant

"I know people are tired of living with COVID, but I ask of you to be patient and obedient," says PM Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: We want to keep Israel open

PM Bennett at Corona Cabinet meeting: The key is caution & minimal risks. We want to maintain our achievement with the Delta strain.

The MK who rebelled against Israel’s PM

MK Amichai Chikli explains why he decide to stand up to the leader of his party, PM Naftali Bennett.

PM Bennett: 'New COVID-19 variant spreads at much quicker pace'

'Overriding principle is to take quick, strong action, on entry to & exit from Israel,' PM Bennett says at meeting on new COVID-19 variant.

Israeli official: Bennett did not stop construction in Atarot

Israeli official responds to report that PM told the US that construction in Jerusalem neighborhood would not happen.

Report: Bennett promises US new Jrlm neighborhood won't happen

PM reportedly tells Biden Admin. govt. will not approve Jerusalem municipality's plan to build new neighborhood.

Bennett meets with family of Hisham al-Said, being held in Gaza

Prime Minister Bennett told the al-Said family that he is personally committed to returning the soldiers and civilians being held in Gaza

Worst-case scenario: Over 1,000 daily COVID cases by January

COVID Cabinet convenes, hears possible scenarios after the coefficient of infection rises.

David Bennett, 9, holds dad's hand as he gets COVID-19 vaccine

PM Naftali Bennett accompanies 9-year-old son David to receive COVID vaccine as Israeli children aged 5-11 become eligible to be vaccinated.

PM Bennett: We will maintain our freedom of action

Read Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's Remarks at the Security and Policy Conference of the Institute for Policy and Strategy Conference

Bennett: Israel will maintain her freedom of action against Iran

'Even if the international community returns to the nuclear deal, we are not obligated to abide by its terms,' stresses prime minister.

PM Bennett meets Israeli couple released from Turkish prison

Prime Minister meets Natali and Mordy Oknin, says the prayers for their release from Turkey moved him.

Bereaved father blocked by Bennett on Twitter

Herzl Hajaj, whose daughter was murdered in attack, blocked by Bennett's social media team, which later unblocks him and apologizes.

Bennett builds a terror state

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his ministers are dismantling everything the Netanyahu governments achieved. Op-ed.

Hanukkah events will take place as planned

PM Bennett and Health Minister Horowitz announce outline for Hanukkah performances.

PM Bennett: We must be vigilant against copycat attacks

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett began the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday by addressing the deadly terrorist attack in Jerusalem

Biden Admin. pressures Israel to rejoin UNESCO

US govt. thinks Congressional opposition to rejoining UNESCO will disappear if Israel rejoins UN body first,