Naftali Bennett

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Idit Silman is a great woman'

"If only the men of the Yamina party were as brave, honest, and responsible as her," says Chief Rabbi of Tzfat.

Bennett's new partners - The Joint List?

Following Silman resignation, officials in the Bennett-Lapid government have asked lawyers to formulate agreements with the Joint Arab List

Bennett: Victims of terror attack have 'very strong spirit'

PM Bennett visits wounded victims of Tel Aviv terror attack, promises freedom of action for security forces.

PM Bennett: Those who aided the terrorist will pay a heavy price

PM Bennett responds to Tel Aviv shooting attack, warns, 'There will be no limits on this war.'

Aftermath of terror attack:

Bennett doesn't rule out easing of measures for Ramadan

The Prime Minister instructed security personnel to apprehend anyone who may have influenced the terrorist or knew of his plans.

Tel Aviv shooting attack:

Bennett orders deployment of large forces

PM holds security consultation, receives updates on the developments on the ground following the deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

Op-ed:

The bold move that can save Naftali Bennett's political future

Is Naftali Bennett bold - or crazy - enough to take this drastic, but politically savvy step? Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'Bennett, go home!'

Accompanies by chants proclaiming "Netanyahu, King of Israel', the former Prime Minister urged the current government to pack its bags.

MK lashes out at Bennett:

'You cannot use the phrase 'West Bank''

MK Nir Orbach blasts PM during Yamina faction meeting held after coalition chairwoman resigned.

Likud MK:

‘This is the last day of the current coalition’

Likud MK Ofir Akunis explains that with the gov losing its slim majority, its days are numbered and Israel may be headed to new elections.

Silman resignation aftermath:

Likud attempting to woo New Hope MKs to bring down coalition

MK Yariv Levin: New Hope MKs are not enemies, hope they will follow Idit Silman in leaving government.

Bennett blames Netanyahu's 'neglect' for terror wave

PM condemns atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine without mentioning Russia.

Bereaved father:

'Bennett asked us to support him - and turned his back on us'

Herzl Hajaj, father of Shir who was murdered in ramming attack: When Bennett wanted to use the bereaved families - he used them.

Bennett to lead on Iran issue after Lapid becomes PM

Bennett, Lapid reach unusual agreement on handling of Iranian threat after rotation agreement is implemented in August 2023.

PM visits wounded soldiers:

'With soldiers like these, there's no doubt we will triumph'

Prime Minister Bennett visits soldiers wounded during operation to eliminate Jenin terrorists en route to terror attack.

Bennett blasts Smotrich:

'He doesn't represent religious Zionism'

PM blasts chairman of Religious Zionist Party: Those who dance on blood represent neither Zionism nor religion.

King Abdullah to Bennett:

'Don't interfere with Muslim prayers on Temple Mount'

King of Jordan demands Israel not impinge on right of Muslims to pray at Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.

Report:

Netanyahu planned to revive Assad's standing on world stage

Netanyahu reportedly planned to help Assad reassert his place on the world stage in return for an Iranian withdrawal.

Bennett: Injured officer 'among best field commanders in Israel'

'The goal is to stop terrorists - wherever they are,' PM Bennett says at meeting with Shabak chief.

Police to receive NIS 181 million in emergency funding

PM Bennett, Public Security Minister announce major funding for police in light of recent terror attacks.

Speak loudly and carry a Big Stick

In the last few weeks, Israel has been bashed both by supposed friends and murderous foes. There is a lesson here. Will we learn it? Op-ed.

Biden speaks to Bennett following terror attacks

Biden speaks to Bennett, offers "all appropriate assistance to our Israeli allies as they confront threats to their citizens".

Poll:

Israelis think Netanyahu would handle terror wave better

Poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs finds Israelis don't feel secure and think that the government has failed to deal with terrorism.

Bennett, Lapid argue after Bnei Brak shooting attack

FM Lapid says US, PA would condemn attack, Bennett replies he'd rather the payments to terrorists end.

Bennett: Whoever has a license should carry a gun now

PM tells Israelis after deadly terror attacks. 'My directive is to make contact with anyone who has ever had any connection to ISIS.'

Bennett:

'We are dealing with a new wave of terrorism'

"The security forces of the State of Israel are among the best in the world. As in previous waves, this time too we will win."

Bennett: Israel will fight terrorism and will win

Prime Minister responds to deadly shooting attack in Bnei Brak in which 5 were killed.

Bennett pushes off India trip after being infected with COVID

Israeli Prime Minister reports feeling well, will continue to work from home.

Bennett Counter-Terror Plan:

Gun seizures, administrative detention, social media monitoring

Following deadly attacks in Beer Sheva and Hadera, Prime Minister Bennett calls for administrative arrest, monitoring of social media.

PM Bennett tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister is feeling well, office says.

Gantz to Bennett: Your office worked behind my back

PM and Defense Minister discuss tension between them following Bennett's demand that Gantz not meet with Jordan's King and PA chairman.

Yuli Edelstein: Naftali, this is too big on you

Likud MK blasts PM who referred to the territories of Judea and Samaria as “the West Bank”.

Bennett:

'We're working hard to improve lives of West Bank Palestinians'

'We're working together to overcome forces of darkness,' says Bennett during meeting with Blinken ahead of Negev Summit with Arab powers.

Is the UAE trying to mediate between Israel and Syria?

Analysts are saying the meeting between Bennett and leaders of the UAE and Egypt didn't make sense and that something is missing.

Bennett condemns Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Prime Minister says Houthi attack "is further proof that Iran's regional aggression knows no borders".

Bennett vetoes Defense Min.'s participation in Ramallah summit

PM Bennett, Defense Min. Gantz, in disagreement over participation in Ramallah summit.

Zelenskyy:

'I spoke to Bennett in the last day'

Ukrainian President says he spoke to several world leaders in recent day, including Israel's PM, in an attempt to bring an end to the war.

Gantz to arrive in India before Bennett

Channel 12's Amit Segal reports that Gantz deliberately moved up his visit to India so he can get there before the Prime Minister.

Further relaxation of Israel's COVID policies is delayed

PM Bennett and Health Min. Horowitz, hold discussion with the HMO directors general.

Putin speaks to Bennett, condemns terror attack

PM, Russian President speak by telephone about talks between Russia and Ukraine. Putin also condemns attack in Be'er Sheva.

Netanyahu continues to refuse to receive updates from Bennett

Opposition leader entitled by law to receive political and security updates from the Prime Minister, but Netanyahu has refused to do so.

Bennett: 'Civilians who neutralized terrorist deserve a medal'

PM Naftali Bennett convenes meeting on crime and violence in the Arab sector, praises Israelis who neutralized Be'er Sheva terrorist.

Is Bennett planning to visit Ukraine?

The Israeli leader is reportedly planning to hold ceasefire talks with Ukraine's Zelynskyy in the country's capital.

Bennett:

U.S. to sign Iran deal at any cost

The Israeli political echelon believes Biden's agreement with Iran is a done deal and will be signed in the coming weeks - if not days.

Egypt hosts trilateral summit with Bennett, UAE Crown Prince

Israeli prime minister joins Egyptian president, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in Egypt for trilateral talks.

Regional Summit VS the US?

PM Bennett visits Egypt, meets with President Al-Sisi

Israeli prime minister meets with Egyptian President Al-Sisi as part of state visit to Egypt.

Watch: Netanyahu lambasts Bennett's 'inaction' on Iran

The former Prime Minister says he would have done everything in his power to stop Iran despite a deal being in place.

Bennett answers Zelenskyy:

'Israel's approach is generous, sensitive'

Bennett responded to Zelenskyy's Knesset speech in which the Ukrainian leader hinted Israel wasn't doing enough to help his country.

Zelenskyy:

'We are grateful for Bennett's peace efforts'

Ukrainian President suggests peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem.

Bennett wishes Iranians "freedom from cruel Iranian regime"

Israeli prime minister releases video message to mark the Nowruz, the beginning of the Persian calendar.

Bennett: Meron tragedy must not be repeated

Prime Minister stresses: 'All precautions must be taken so that the tragedy of Meron is not repeated.'

Report: Israel will try to thwart proposed Iran Nuclear Deal

According to reports, top Israeli diplomats are making efforts to prevent the agreement from being finalized.

Bennett to make first official visit to India next month

At invitation of Indian PM Modi, Israel's PM Bennett will fly to India at the beginning of April.

Bennett and Lapid:

'We refuse to believe US would normalize Revolutionary Guards'

Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister slam plans the Biden administration prepared to drop Iran's Revolutionary Guards from black list

Report:

Bennett the 'primary mediator' between Russia and Ukraine

Financial Times reports Bennett has been the primary international mediator in talks between Russia and Ukraine.

PM holds consultation following increase in COVID-19 infection

PM, Health Minister respond to increase in COVID rates in several locations around the world. Mask mandates to continue for now.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Bennett, destroy Iran nuclear reactor now

Safed Chief Rabbi says PM must follow lead of predecessors Begin and Olmert in ending nuclear threat of Iran in light of bad nuclear deal.

PM lauds 'warming ties' with Egypt as direct flights expanded

Israel, Egypt agree to establish new passenger flight route between Ben Gurion Airport and Sharm el Sheikh in Sinai.

Putin discusses ceasefire talks with Israeli PM

PM Bennett walked out of government meeting to speak with Putin. Israeli official says the two discussed progress towards ceasefire.

PM Bennett:

'We'll allow Ukrainians to remain here until danger has passed'

Israeli PM Bennett urges countrymen to warmly welcome new immigrants from war-torn Ukraine, responds to criticism of refugee policy.