Naftali Bennett

Vote on Unity Government:

Bennett thanks Netanyahu, rightist MKs jeer

Right-wing lawmakers shout down Naftali Bennett as Knesset prepares to vote on national unity government.

Poll: 86% of haredim don't believe Bennett

Haredi public believes new government a threat to their lifestyle, status of religion in Israel.

Government inauguration:

Bennett to thank Biden for assistance in Gaza, oppose Iran deal

Bennett also expected to appeal to the haredi public and emphasize that it will be represented.

New Era: After 12 years, Netanyahu to be replaced as PM today

Israel's longest-serving prime minister to step down today after well over a decade in office as PM-designate Naftali Bennett takes office.

Bennett's schedule for Sunday set

A schedule has been published detailing the itinerary for apparent Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for Sunday.

Jewish Home chair turns down offer of ministry

Yamina party says Jewish Home chair uninterested in becoming a minister, despite accepting offer in pre-election agreement.

CNN analyst: Biden administration can 'start fresh' with Bennett

'Biden opportunity will treat this as opportunity to start fresh,' CNN's Jake Tapper estimates in podcast.

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

As all coalition agreements were submitted to the Knesset Secretariat, Yamina and Yesh Atid present the government's key principles

Bennett's office publishes his law degree

In response to claims by Netanyahu's supporters: Bennett's office publishes certificate he received upon completion of his law degree.

Likud accuses Bennett of 'fraud', 'hijacking' right-wing votes

'If this isn't fraud we don't know what is,' says Likud, comparing Bennett to faithless electors.

Naftali Bennett's new "government of change"

The proposed government is one of strange bedfellows whose only common goal is ending Netanyahu’s historic reign. Op-ed.

Brig. Gen. Winter summoned over conversation with Bennett

Chief of Staff summons high-ranking general over conversation with then-cabinet minister Bennett during 2014 war.

Will the real Naftali Bennett please stand up?

A previously unpublished interview with the man who would be prime minister. Opinion.

Martin Oliner: Bennett lied his way to the premiership

Bennett is responsible for bringing down the Right and its iconic prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Opinion.

Bennett: Haredi MKs won't tell me what Judaism is

PM-designate responds to haredi politicians attacks, including statements calling him 'evil' and a danger to religious Jews.

Smotrich: Bennett will be a puppet of the Left

'Naftali Bennett will be prime minister in name and in ego, but a complete puppet of the Left,' Religious Zionism chair MK Smotrich says.

'Mansour Abbas puts his national aspirations aside'

Ahead of vote on new government, MK Orbach of Yamina says:Agreement with Abbas is based mainly on budgetary and civic issues.

Bennett, Lapid preparing law to bar Netanyahu from running

New law would bar someone who served as PM for 4 years from running for next Knesset, preventing Netanyahu from running again.

The Yamina-Yesh Atid coalition agreement

Yesh Atid Yamina reach seperate agreement from agreement between Yesh Atid and other parties.

Why are so many Israelis angry with Naftali Bennett?

If there’s anything that right-wing Israelis hate, it’s when politicians who claim to be on the right veer left.Op-ed.

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'My government will be to the Right of the current one'

'This won't be a leftist government,' Bennett vows, calling on Netanyahu to 'let Israel go.'

Change Bloc leaders hold first meeting ahead of unity government

Unity gov't chiefs Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid meet with leaders of New Hope, Yisrael Beytenu, Meretz, Labor, United Arab List, Blue & White

Poll: Most Israelis prefer the Bennett government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 reveals that 46% of the Israeli public favors the unity government and prefers it over a fifth election.

'Concrete threats to Bennett's life,' official tells Arutz Sheva

Security official tells Arutz Sheva: 'Defense establishment very concerned, taking threats to Naftali Bennett's life very seriously.'

Evangelical leader Mike Evans attacks PM-designate Bennett

Evans pens letter stating his "disgust" for Bennett's willingness to form a broad coalition instead of going with a right wing government.

Yamina MKs deliberate on bid to form unity government

Members of Yamina party meet in Bennett's home to discuss plan to form government with Yesh Atid.

Bennett and Lapid Decide:

Haredi factions invited to join new government

Prime Minister-elect and Alternate PM-elect agree that new government will be open to haredi parties.

'Bennett wouldn't even be elected Mayor of a medium-sized city'

Education Minister lashes out at Yamina chairman: It is inconceivable that Naftali Bennett would think that he could be Prime Minister.

Bennett to continue to live in Ra'anana as PM

Family of next prime minister does not want to change their place of residence.

Bennett: The most important promise was freeing us from chaos

Yamina chairman addresses criticism for agreeing to sit in government with Yair Lapid.

Orbach will allow formation of Bennett-Lapid government

MK Nir Orbach meets with Naftali Bennett, says the 2 of them have worked together for many years, and he will not meet Netanyahu or Smotrich

AIPAC welcomes new Israeli government

AIPAC congratulates Lapid and Bennett for "assembling a broad and diverse coalition".

Former Likud MK calls Yamina chief an 'insect'

MK Naftali Bennett is 'abandoning the country to terror supporters,' former MK Oren Hazan accuses.

Officials in coalition talks: Elkin is creating difficulties

Lapid hopes to announce by Wednesday morning that he has managed to form a government, but talks with the other parties not yet finalized.

Change Government:

Lapid holds joint meeting with Bennett, Shaked, Sa'ar, Liberman

Leaders of four opposition parties meet ahead of establishment of unity government led by Bennett and Lapid.

New gov't planning sweeping concessions to Bedouin sector

'Bennett is selling out Zionism,' says Smotrich. United Arab List claims opposition leaders have agreed to unprecedented concessions.

Miri Regev: Bennett is the Madoff of Israeli politics

Transportation Minister blasts Yamina chairman after he agreed to form a coalition with the left.

The strategic consequences of Bennett’s megalomania

The government about to be formed will be the weakest and most radical in Israeli history - and a diplomatic and military catastrophe. Op-ed

Shin Bet fears violence against Lapid, Bennett, and Shaked

Security beefed up for Yamina leaders as Israeli security agency warns of incitement against them and Yesh Atid leader.

Threat level against Bennett and Shaked raised

Police say threats against Yamina leaders now at level 5, 1 level below the highest level.

Former Netanyahu aide: 'Bibi despises his rivals'

Netanyahu's former media advisor voices optimism about a new, trustworthy coalition, says her one-time boss not to be trusted.

Yamina, Yesh Atid making progress in unity government talks

Negotiating teams from Yamina and Yesh Atid meet with New Hope, Blue and White representatives to hammer out coalition agreement.

'There will be a post-Zionist government in Israel'

Journalist and publicist Dr. Gadi Taub calls on Yamina not to form a government with the left-wing parties and Ra'am.

'One of the biggest election thefts we have seen'

Journalist Kalman Liebskind criticizes Yamina's decision to form a government with the left-wing and Arab parties.

Perhaps Bennett's time has come

And perhaps had Netanyau moved over and allowed another Likud member to be PM, there would be a right wing gov't today. Op-ed.

Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid

"The ability of Naftali Bennett to lie in front of the cameras is simply awe-inspiring," says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Unity Government:

Bennett commits to forming government with Yair Lapid

Yamina chief announces he will work 'with all his might' to form unity government with Yesh Atid, left-wing parties, and United Arab List.

Rabbi Druckman: How can you pervert the will of the electorate?

Leading national-religious rabbi still hopeful Bennett, Sa'ar won't join unity government with the Left.

Likud accuses Bennett of 'defrauding' voters with unity gov't

After Bennett informs Yamina MKs of plans to form unity government, Likud excoriates Yamina chief for 'defrauding' his voters.

Yamina MKs back Bennett in bid to form unity government

'We support Bennett.' Naftali Bennett tells Yamina MKs he is on the verge of forming unity government with Yesh Atid.

Right-wing MKs vow to guarantee rotation deal

Leaders of right-wing parties say they will ensure fulfilment of 3-way rotation deal between Netanyahu, Bennett, and Sa'ar.

Sa'ar rejects Netanyahu's 'triple rotation' offer

Likud proposes Sa'ar would serve as PM for a year and a quarter, then Netanyahu for 2 years, then Bennett for a year and a quarter.

Bennett's ultimatum to Shaked

Yamina chairman reportedly gives deadline of 10 PM tonight to convince Sa'ar to join a right-wing government or he will go with Lapid.

Bennett urged not to abandon the haredim

Ahead of the formation of a government of change, rabbis call on Naftali Bennett not to leave the haredi parties in the opposition.

Suspected incitement against Bennett on social media

Cyber unit at Lahav 433 investigating photo in which Bennett is seen with a kaffiyeh.

Bennett expected to announce decision within two days

Yamina's MKs Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked have finalized decision to prevent fifth elections, report says.

Prime Minister Bennett?

This is what a 'government of change' will look like

Yamina is expected to announce its decision to join the 'bloc of change' in forming Likud-less government. Here's what that might look like.

Deri to Bennett: Last call, sign with the Likud

Shas chairman calls on Yamina chairman to sign a coalition agreement with the Likud.

Report: Bennett agrees to a government with Lapid

An official announcement on the matter is due as early as Saturday night or no later than Sunday.

Likud: 'Bennett received everything he wanted'

Likud sources say party reached final agreement with Yamina, giving its chair MK Bennett everything he demanded.