Naftali Bennett

Bennett tells Jewish leaders he'll reduce tensions with PA

PM speaks to leaders of US Jewish organizations and tells them he'll take steps to reduce the conflict with Palestinian Arabs.

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

Biden: Bennett is a gentleman, more conservative than me

President Joe Biden, speaking to Jewish leaders during the White House High Holy Days call, wishes the Jewish community a Shana Tova.

PM Bennett: 'Get vaccinated and save lives'

'If we all get the coronavirus vaccine, including the third dose, we'll protect our health and the economy,' PM Naftali Bennett promises.

Report: Bennett and Al-Sisi meeting will be public

TV report says Bennett and Egyptian President are expected to meet soon in meeting that will be public and not secret.

Report: Biden, Bennett renewed agreement on nuclear program

Israeli official: Biden and Bennett reaffirmed strategic understandings on Israel’s alleged undeclared military nuclear program.

Bennett talks to young people on TikTok: The battle is close

Prime Minister holds live meeting on TikTok with young people about the return to classes amid the pandemic.

'Next week, there won't be any more oxygen concentrators'

Moshe Cohen, head of the Yad Sarah organization, warns that by next week, he won't have any more oxygen concentrators to lend out.

Bennett appoints new director for Shin Bet security agency

'A brave soldier and an excellent commander.' Prime Minister Bennett taps R. to lead Israel's secretive Shin Bet internal security agency.

Ashkelon man arrested for threatening to assassinate Bennett

23-year-old Ashkelon man arrested at his home after he threatened to murder Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Likud: Bennett sells out Israel's security

Right-wing parties furious at govt. for loaning NIS 500 million to PA. Shurat Hadin to petition Supreme Court against loan.

Bennett: School year to start Wednesday as planned

1 vaccine dose will be enough to allow students in grades 7 and up back in school according to new government decision.

Israel to lend PA 500 million shekels

Minister Benny Gantz announces numerous steps to strengthen PA following meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.

Party leaders pay respects to Barel Hadarya Shmueli

Coalition and opposition leaders speak out about the fallen Sgt. Barel Hadarya Shmueli, who died of his wounds earlier today.

Did Biden doze off during Bennett meeting? Take a closer look

Social media is full of claims President Biden nodded off during meeting with Israeli PM. Watch the video and decide for yourself.

'Bennett has no red lines'

Religious Zionism party blasts Bennett for Gantz-Abbas meeting "restoring Abu Mazen to relevance after years in the wilderness."

Report: Netanyahu 'lost' dozens of gifts from foreign leaders

Former PM is legally required to return gifts he received while premier. 42 of them remain unaccounted for.

Israel to oppose US consulate for PA in Jerusalem?

Political source says Bennett, Biden agreed to disagree on issue of US consulate in Jerusalem for time being.

Israeli journalists: Biden did not fall asleep in meeting

Arutz Sheva correspondent among Israeli journalists who dispute account President Biden nodded off in first meeting with PM Bennett.

Report: Bennett, Biden agreed to disagree on Judea and Samaria

In meeting, it was reportedly decided that US would not pressure Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Bennett departs Washington after 'warm and helpful meeting'

PM summarizes visit to Washington. "A direct and personal connection was established between Biden and me, based on trust."

Bennett invites Biden to visit Israel

Bennett to reporters following meeting with US President: It felt like we have known each other for a long time.

'We strengthened the enduring partnership between our nations'

US President: It was an honor to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the White House today.

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett quotes Isaiah during WH meeting

During his White House meeting with President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett quoted the words of the prophet Isaiah.

Prime Minister Bennett: 'We have no better ally than the US'

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Biden calls Bennett after postponement of meeting

US President calls PM Naftali Bennett, thanks him for his understanding regarding the postponement of their meeting.

Biden-Bennett meeting pushed off to tomorrow

First meeting between US, Israeli leaders delayed following massive suicide bombing in Kabul which killed 10 US marines.

Biden-Bennett meeting pushed off following Kabul blast

US pushes off first meeting between new PM and President in light of deadly bombing at Kabul airport.

Yossi Dagan: Bennett's statement is unacceptable

Samaria Regional Council chairman responds to Bennett's interview: The statement that no sovereignty will be applied is unacceptable.

PA: Bennett's comments endanger peace

PA "foreign ministry" blasts Bennett for ruling out the establishment of a Palestinian state in New York Times interview.

Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?

State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program.

Sec. Austin: US committed to Israel's security

PM Bennett meets Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin to discuss replenishing Iron Dome, combatting Iranian threat,

PM Bennett meets AIPAC CEO

Prime Minister meets head of AIPAC lobby during first trip to Washington, ahead of first meeting with President Biden.

Generals to Bennett: Tell Biden the Oslo era is over

Senior Israeli military officers urge Prime Minister to demand new deal with Iran, reject US push for Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

PA: Bennett is 'Judaizing' Area C

PA "foreign ministry" claims Bennett government is accelerating its activities to expand construction in Judea and Samaria.

Officials: Bennett considering postponing start of school year

PM Bennett considering postponing the start of the school year to September 12. A final decision will be made on Saturday night.

Bennett: We will neither annex nor form a Palestinian state

PM tells New York Times ahead of meeting with Biden: This is a "good-will government", I will present new strategy on Iran.

Open letter to Prime Minister Bennett as he visits the USA

PM Bennett, you will have to decide whether to blur your positions and be popular or advocate for them and gain respect. Op-ed.

Bennett takes off for US: We plan to block Iran nuclear program

PM Bennett ahead of his first meeting with President Biden: There are new governments in Israel and the US. I bring a spirit of cooperation.

Accepting incompetence and believing the lies

Saying what sounds like the right thing is more politically expedient than the truth. How will Biden report the talks with Bennett? Op-ed.

Likud: Bennett lies as easily as breathing

Likud party responds to attack by senior political source that Netanyahu failed to deal with Iran. 'Bennett failed against COVID and Iran.'

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'We inherited a more dangerous Iran from Netanyahu'

Senior official ahead of Bennett's meeting with Biden: 'Tough rhetoric not matched by Iran being closer to nuclear bomb than ever.'

'PM Bennett, ask US to tie any Gaza funds to return of our sons'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Dr. Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, about her message for PM Bennett ahead of his White House meeting.

Bennett apologizes for mixup regarding soldier's name

Father of Barel Hadarya Shmueli, who was critically injured in Gaza border clashes, tells PM Naftali Bennet: 'You're a coward.'

Bennett meets Greek Foreign Minister

The two discussed the tightening of bilateral relations and increasing strategic cooperation on regional issues.

Israeli man arrested after he vowed to assassinate PM Bennett

Man from southern Israel arrested after he told police he plans to assassinate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

'A Historic Moment'

Haredim over 21 to be exempted from IDF draft

Government votes to lower draft exemption age for haredi men to 21 - before rising to 23. 'This is a historic moment,' says PM Bennett.

Bennett: We will settle the score with those who harm soldiers

PM Bennett addressed escalation on Gaza border. "We will settle the score with those who harm our fighters and the citizens of Israel."

PM Bennett to meet Egypt's President Al-Sisi

PM Bennett will meet with US Pres. Biden, Germany's Chancellor Merkel, and Egyptian Pres. Al-Sisi.

Bennett losing control of Cabinet

Political analyst Israel Bachar says that Bennett has no way of going against the consensus of his cabinet.

What does Egypt want from Bennett?

Egypt's intelligence Minister arrived in Israel just before Bennett left for Washington. What does President Al-Sisi want from Bennett?

PM Bennett: If we get vaccinated now, we can avoid a lockdown

'It's in arm's reach, but we're not there yet, we're at the peak of the battle at this very moment,' PM Bennett says.

Bennett to get 3rd vaccine shot tomorrow

Prime Minister calls on all Israelis over 40 to receive booster shot after Health Min. lowers minimum age requirements.

Mystery: Did PM Bennett hide his Israeli flag pin?

Bennett visited the Arab-Israeli town of Taybeh and apparently removed a pin of the Israeli flag usually seen on his suit.

Bennett to meet Biden next week

White House says "The President and Prime Minister Bennett will discuss critical issues related to regional and global security."

Bennett: We can beat Delta strain, get vaccinated

PM Bennett says lockdown is weapon of last resort against spread of COVID, calls on citizens to get the vaccine to prevent a lockdown.

PM Bennett invited to Egypt in coming weeks

Senior Egyptian intelligence official meets PM, Bennett in Jerusalem, extends invitation on behalf of President el-Sisi to visit Egypt.

Netanyahu on Bennett: Zero security, zero statesmanship

Former premier decries a 'fawning media which conceals the failures of this government, no matter how serious.'

Egyptian intelligence chief arrives in Israel

Kamel is the first Egyptian official to meet PM Bennett since the new government was sworn in.

Smotrich: PM Bennett endangering Israel's security

'PM Bennett can't respond to rocket fire, because his coalition is dependent on a sister movement to Hamas,' Religious Zionism chief says.