Naftali Bennett

Bennett vows 'serious repercussions' for Ben & Jerry's boycott

Israeli prime minister speaks with CEO of Ben & Jerry's parent company, Unilever. 'Israel will act against any boycott of its citizens.'

PLO: Bennett's remarks a 'call for terrorism'

PLO Executive Committee attacks Bennett and accuses him of implementing a policy of "terrorism" against the Palestinians.

PM Bennett: 'Whoever violates coronavirus laws will pay'

PM Naftali Bennett emphasizes: 'Coronavirus laws are obligatory, not recommendations. Whoever violates them will pay.'

Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount:

Bennett walks back Jewish freedom of worship on Temple Mount

After announcing support for Jewish right to freedom of worship on the Temple Mount, Prime Minister's Office vows no change to status quo.

Regavim to Bennett: Evacuate Khan Al Ahmar today

Regavim movement responds to Lapid’s announcement postponement of evacuation of illegal Bedouin town.

Moshe Klughaft appointed as adviser to PM Bennett

Klughaft has worked for Bennett for many years, managing several of his political campaigns.

The Lapid-Bennett government’s foreign policy ‘doctrine’

Under Lapid, Israel’s foreign policy is based on sucking up to the US progressives, Belgian jetsetters and the Palestinian Arabs.Op-ed.

Bennett demands indictments against COVID regulation violators

Prime Minister meets with Health, Internal Security Ministers to discuss efforts to increase enforcement of COVID restrictions.

Likud activists stab effigies of PM Bennett, Yair Lapid

Right-wing demonstrators protesting against government stab caricatures of the prime minister and foreign minister.

Senior Likud member: Not sure Bennett government is left-wing

Senior Likud member Tzachi Hanegbi: If Bennett had agreed to direct election of PM, a right-wing government could have been formed.

Bennett meets parents of missing soldier

Parents of Hadar Goldin tell PM it's time to correct mistakes of past 7 years and bring their son home.

Bennett: We will try to defeat COVID without lockdowns

PM says spread of Delta variant can be defeated if the public takes responsibility and cooperates, including by getting vaccinated.

Yamina proposes continuation of daycare subsidies for IDF vets

Proposal by ruling Yamina party would allow IDF veterans to study Torah without losing daycare subsidies for their children.

Netanyahu: Iran on its way to a bomb as Bennett dithers

Netanyahu attacked the government in a special column in Israel Hayom, with Bennett promising not to take action without Biden's approval.

Coronavirus Cabinet shortens quarantine to 7 days

PM Bennett: Don't say what to close but how to open, prepare moves well in advance so as not to surprise people.

PM Bennett speaks with President of Brazil

The two leaders invited each other to visit one another's countries and agreed to the continued development of their countries' friendship.

Haredi MK: PM Bennett doesn't want to meet with me

'I asked to meet with Bennett, but he does not want to speak with me,' UTJ chief MK Gafni says.

New National Security Council Chief: 'Genius, bright person'

Former Mossad officials and senior IDF officers heap praise on PM Naftali Bennett's choice to head National Security Council.

Smotrich confronts Bennett from Knesset podium

Religious Zionist chairman blasts PM: Secretly, you despise the camp of which you were a part until yesterday.

Netanyahu: Bennett surrendered to Ra'am in just 3 hours

Opposition leader: Bennett gave water to Jordan as Jordan gave an oil pipeline to Iran.

Haredi MK: 'We can't be bought with money'

MK Gafni, UTJ chief, says he received offer of position in exchange for abstaining from vote on formation of government.

Former Trump aide lauds Bennett's attack on terror-funding

Greenblatt related to PM Bennett's activity against PA policy of paying terrorists, saying it 'did not get the attention it deserved.'

PM Bennett: We finalized a new deal with Pfizer

'We finalized an agreement to speed up the next shipment of vaccines. The shipment is now set to arrive on the first of August.'

Netanyahu family leaves official PM's residence

Prime Minister’s Residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem officially handed over to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Report: Coalition striving for understandings with Joint List

Bennett-Lapid government striving to reach broader understandings with Arab party amid troubles in achieving a majority for proposed bills.

PM Bennett: We're looking into manufacturing vaccines in Israel

PM Bennett to propose formation of committee to seriously examine establishment of vaccine factory in Israel.

PM Bennett speaks with British PM Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, spoke for the first time today (Friday) with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson.

Lapid's gesture to Bennett

Foreign Minister will agree that Bennett will serve as caretaker prime minister if the budget is not approved and an election is called.

Report:

Bennett held secret meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reportedly traveled secretly to Amman for sub rosa meeting with King Abdullah.

Israel responds to US condemnation of terrorist's punishment

'PM acts only out of consideration for the State of Israel's security,' statement says.

Was Bennett really surprised to learn of cuts to haredim?

Or was Liberman's decision part of a scheme to persuade haredi parties to join the coalition?

Report:

Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Israeli PM orders review of whether current situation is better than a return to the Iran nuclear deal and what influence Israel can have.

Gafni to Bennett: 'Free the people from your punishment'

MK Moshe Gafni, head of the UTJ party, calls on PM Naftali Bennett to leave his office, free Israel. 'Let it go, it's too much for you.'

Israeli and Russian versions of Bennett-Putin conversation

It is remarkable how different two versions of the same diplomatic event can be. Op-ed.

PM Naftali Bennett's special 4th of July address

"President Biden has always proven not only his commitment to the American-Israeli alliance – but his true love to the Jewish people"

PM Bennett: America was founded on principles of the Bible

Watch PM Bennett at July 4th Embassy event talk about childhood in the US, founding fathers, and America's lasting influence on the world.

PM Bennett after defeat:

'The Opposition hurt Israel's security - but we'll fix it'

Government to make another bid at passing Citizenship Law before existing law expires Tuesday night. 'Bibi and Tibi chose petty politics.'

Will Bennett give up the Prime Minister's plane?

MK Yair Golan of Meretz urges PM to give up the state plane that Netanyahu ordered.

Shin Bet demands urgent renovations to PM's residence

Shin Bet says Prime Minister's residence requires serious security upgrades. Netanyahu's son: Where have they been for 12 years?

Bennett mulling reinstating restrictions following virus surge

As the rampant delta-variant wreaks havoc on an already-scarred population, Bennett said to be considering return to health safety measures.

Bennett, Putin, agree to hold meeting

PM Bennett speaks with Russia's Pres. Putin for first time since taking office.

Bennett Resolute: Citizenship Law to be voted on today

Despite defeat in Arrangements Committee, PM Bennett determined to hold Knesset vote on Citizenship Law.

Bennett: Happy 4th of July, we look forward to a joint future

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett offers Fourth of July greeting to the US and President Biden.

Bennett, Pfizer CEO mull possible vaccine trade

Israeli PM speaks with Pfizer CEO in bid to solve 'vaccine crisis', including possible trades.

Bennett: Suitcases of cash for Hamas must end once and for all

PM addresses latest tensions in the south and clarifies: "Balloons, marches, harassment of any kind, will be met with a severe response."

Will the Covid-19 green pass return?

"Without cooperation of the citizens of Israel, we will consider bringing back some of the restrictions of the green pass", PM Bennett said.

MK Amsalem: "The left wants a nation like every other."

MK David Amsalem claims that the coalition has fooled the Israeli public once - but it won't manage it a second time.

Bennett okays increase in amount of water Israel sells to Jordan

Israel to sell an additional 50 million cubic meters of water per year under PM Bennett's new directive.

NIS 15m to upgrade Bennett home as premier's residence

New Prime Minister & family prefer to remain in Ra'anana home, which Shabak would have to refit to meet security demands.

The Evyatar Compromise

The Evyatar Compromise: Building the Land and Nation

Israel's new left-right government, headed by Naftali Bennett, faced its first major test today – and apparently passed it. Opinion

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat to step down

National Security Adviser and head of National Security Council informs PM Bennett of his desire to step down.

'Bennett is Reform, I won't shake his hand'

MK Litzman says coalition is 'embarrassment,' 'shameful,' says he doesn't regret calling PM Bennett a 'Reform' Jew.

Lapid: I believe in Bennett, he's my friend

Foreign Minister in UAE: There is one prime minister and his name is Naftali Bennett.

Brazilian Olim petition PM Bennett to save Evyatar

Residents of Ra'anana who made Aliya from Brazil meet PM Bennett at his home to ask him to authorize Evyatar outpost.

'We'll ban flights to red countries'

'No one should get on a plane headed to a red country,' PM Bennett says.

Bennett speaks to Egyptian President

PM Bennett and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discuss bilateral, regional and international issues, praise peace agreement between the two countries.

Bennett: It is a crime not to get vaccinated now

PM says vaccine supply will begin to expire on July 9, making it impossible to get both shots afterwards.

Bennett to meet Biden in July

Bennett to have first meeting as prime minister with US President next month.

Coronavirus Cabinet decides: No new restrictions

Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and National Security Council will formulate plans to open school.

Bennett: No new restrictions over the summer

PM calls on public to get vaccinated. 'We will promote masks instead of restrictions, and vaccines instead of lockdowns.'