Naftali Bennett

PM Bennett's plan for the 'children's wave' of coronavirus

As infection rates rise, PM Bennett issues instructions for managing 'children's wave' of COVID-19 infections.

INTO THE FRAY:

An Israeli tragedy

It will take a long time, maybe decades, to repair the damage caused by the machinations used to ensconce the current coalition. Op-ed.

Bennett: Vaccination of children to begin on Tuesday

Prime Minister announces that 5-to-11-year-olds will be able to receive the Pfizer vaccine as of next week.

Bennett thanks Erdogan for return of Israeli couple

PM speaks with Turkish President following release of Israeli couple arrested for 'espionage' in Istanbul.

Freed couple: 'Hanukkah miracle, you turned worlds upside-down'

PM Bennett, FM Lapid, speak with Natali and Mordy Oknin, the Israeli couple who were detained in Turkey, following their arrival in Israel.

Bennett to detained couple's family: Efforts around the clock

Prime Minister thanks family of Natali and Mordy Oknin for their restrained conduct as couple remains in prison on espionage charges

Bennett: Israel will defend itself by itself

PM visits IDF exercise, says Israel dealing with Iran and its proxies on multiple fronts and preparing for all challenges.

PM Bennett, US Amb. reiterate strong US-Israel relationship

Prime Minister meets US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, hail shared values between the two nations.

PM Bennett: We are taking action against crime in Arab sector

'Arab criminals in Israel have amassed an arsenal enough for a small army,' says Bennett, as ministers plan crackdown on Arab crime.

Bennett: Israeli couple arrested in Turkey innocent

PM at Cabinet meeting says Israel doing everything to bring home couple arrested for 'espionage' in Turkey, calls to vaccinate children.

PM Bennett: 'Western Wall being used for political campaign'

Responding to recent clashes, PM Naftali Bennett criticizes 'divisive campaign,' says it will cause 'great damage' if it takes hold.

PM Naftali Bennett to Parents:

'No reason to leave your children unvaccinated'

Israeli prime minister calls on parents to vaccinate their children against COVID. 'Don't let them get infected - or infect others.'

Bennett and Sa'ar to advance law limiting PM to two terms

The Minister of Justice and the Prime Minister have decided to promote the law, but it will not apply retroactively.

Bennett: Israel stands united with Christians

Israel will declare "unwavering partnership with Christians around the world" at 5th Annual Christian Media Summit.

Israel to hold first ever pandemic drill

Israel will hold a national exercise tomorrow that will examine national preparations for a possible outbreak of a new deadly COVID strain.

Bennett meets two US Congressional delegations

Bennett meets delegations led by US Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).

Prime Minister will not meet with J Street representatives

Bennett to meet Democratic lawmakers visiting Israel with the American Jewish Left Lobby. J Street people were not invited.

Police arrest 65 weapons trafficking suspects

Police say the main arms dealers in the country. Arrest was made possible by placing a police agent among them for more than a year.

Bennett, Health Min. cancel all restrictions on open gatherings

More COVID restrictions to be lifted, including reduced need for Green Passes at certain indoor gatherings.

Bennett: I am not negotiating the creation of a terrorist state

PM responds to MK Smotrich's accusations the current government has abandoned Israel's security.

Netanyahu to Bennett: You won't be here long, do something real

Opposition leader accuses prime minister of taking credit for his achievements in Knesset speech.

Ethiopian PM to Bennett: You let war criminals into Israel

Amid reports that recent wave of Ethiopian immigrants to Israel were not Jewish, Ethiopian PM claims some were officers involved in massacre

Bennett’s diplomatic tsunami

Captive to his post and anti-Zionist coalition partners, Bennett's foreign policy is predicated on making far-reaching concessions. Op-ed.

PM Bennett: Government is on stable ground

Prime Minister Bennett at start of the weekly Cabinet meeting: "The threat of elections has finally been lifted; now is the time to work"

Bennett: Israel looking into Pfizer COVID pill

PM tells Cabinet government looking into purchase of Pfizer COVID pill which lowers risk of hospitalization and death by 90%.

Conflict with US?

Bennett and Lapid: 'We oppose opening US consulate'

Israel's PM Bennett, FM Lapid, say they have 'clearly told' the US not to open separate Jerusalem consulate for Palestinian Authority Arabs.

PM Bennett: The government will serve its full term

PM Bennett holds press conference with Foreign Min. Lapid, Finance Min. Liberman. 'We must concentrate on what unites us.'

Smotrich to Bennett: You're a puppet on a string

Religious Zionist chairman fires back after Bennett says "the government under my leadership will take care of everyone".

Heated debate in Knesset over state budget

Heated discussion to summarize debates on state budget ahead of voting.

PM on IDF exercises: Whoever needs the message, will get it

'We are no longer defined by the conflict or by our enemies, but according to who we are & our contribution to the world,' PM Bennett says.

Moshe Gafni: Bennett betrayed the State of Israel

UTJ chairman: Prime Minister Bennett is an opportunist. He betrayed the State of Israel.

Bill Gates: Great to see Bennett’s commitment to climate change

Microsoft co-founder tweets following his meeting with PM Bennett at the United Nations COP26 climate conference.

Bennett held 'significant talks' on Iran at climate summit

Political source says PM's discussions with world leaders at Glasgow climate summit did not focus solely on climate issues.

PM Bennett meets Bill Gates at climate summit

Microsoft says he wants to 'unleash' Israeli innovation to fight climate change.

Bennett to Johnson: Israel 'means business' on climate change

PM Bennett meets British counterpart at Glasgow climate conference, vows Israel will reach zero emissions by 2050.

British PM apologizes to Elharrar for exclusion from event

Boris Johnson apologizes to Energy Minister Karine Elharrar after she was unable to atttend Galscow climate conference in wheelchair.

Bennett to Indian PM:

'You're the most popular man in Israel - maybe join Yamina?'

Israeli PM meets his Indian counterpart at sidelines of UN climate change conference in Glasgow, vows greater cooperation with India.

PM Bennett meets Biden, world leaders at climate summit

Prime Minister speaks with US pres. British and German PMs at Climate Change Conference in Glascow.

Bennett: Israel is at beginning of climate change revolution

Israeli Prime Minister's speaks at the Climate summit in Glasgow.

Bennett asks Australian PM to designate Hezbollah a terror group

Israeli premier asks his Australian counterpart to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Rabbis call on Bennett, Biden to take action on climate change

Rabbis in the US and Israel call on their leaders take climate change seriously ahead of a gathering of world leaders to address the issue.

Bennett: This will be Fake News Week

'The budget will pass, ignore the fake news.' Prime Minister Bennett pushes back on reports Opposition working to split coalition vote.

Bennett: Israel crushed Covid

Bennett exuberant over his success over the Delta variant, and aims to tackle climate change and the cold war.

Bennett aims for zero emissions by 2050

"Changing our behavior will do less than half the job. The other half will come from technology."

'At least Bennett is a straightforward leader'

Ben Rhodes asserts Netanyahu wanted to pick fights with Obama, says Bennett is "straightforward" despite being a nationalist.

Bennett and Lapid play down comments attributed to PM

PM and Alternate PM play down comments attributed to Bennett in which he said the rotation agreement with Lapid won't be implemented.

Bennett to hold first meeting with British PM, French Pres.

PM to meet many world leaders at UN Climate Crisis next week.

Report:

Bennett: Rotation deal with Lapid unlikely to happen

PM reportedly tells associates he believes current government will collapse before Yair Lapid becomes prime minster.

PM to Swiss President: 'Take action against Iran'

PM Naftali Bennett requests that Swiss Confederation, as a member of IAEA council, take decisive action against Iran's nuclear project.

'Gantz is worse than Lapid, he'll dismantle everything'

Interior Minister in recent recordings: Lapid is a superficial person, he carries out a diplomatic attack every week.

PM and Health Minister abolish limits on gatherings

Naftali Bennett and Nitzan Horowitz end restriction on gatherings of more than 5,000 people.

PM Bennett tells his own party not to discuss settlements

Naftali Bennett presses his Yamina faction to avoid tensions with left-wing coalition partners by not publicly discussing Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: I have nothing to apologize for

PM tells Yamina MKs joining the current government was the most patriotic act, saved country from endless elections.

Bennett: Children's vaccines to be approved soon

PM tells Cabinet Green Pass model to remain in force, government to bring more vaccines to protect Israeli citizens.

Bennett: Putin was very attentive to Israel's concerns

PM returns from Sochi, describes 4-hour meeting with Russian President in Sochi to Cabinet.

Bennett refuses calls from Putin during Shabbat

Russian president makes repeated calls on Saturday, to be told that the Israeli PM will only talk on the phone on Shabbat for urgent matters

Elkin: Bennett-Putin meeting went above and beyond expectations

Construction and Housing Minister sums up Bennett-Putin summit: Meeting was very warm and intimate. All the essential issues were discussed.

PM Bennett to spend Shabbat in Russia

Prime Minister Bennett has elected to spend Shabbat in Russia after a lengthy but "warm and positive" meeting with Russian President Putin

Putin-Bennett Meeting:

'Russia and Israel have special relationship'

Israeli premier arrives in Russia amid negotiations aimed at restoring Iran nuclear deal. Bennett, Putin to focus on Syria and Iran.

Bennett lands in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin

Before departing, PM says "the relationship between Russia and Israel is a significant pillar in Israel's foreign policy".