Naftali Bennett

Israel’s Right needs renewal after October 7, not loyalty politics or ambiguity - opinion

Israel’s political future after October 7 may depend on rebuilding the right around national purpose instead of loyalty politics.

|BySHMUEL LEGESSE
JONATHAN POLLARD, photographed this week in his Jerusalem home.
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks alongside former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban in Budapest last year. Orban transformed Hungary into a quasi-autocracy, while Netanyahu has not achieved the same in Israel, the writer says.

Are new Knesset proposals pushing Israel toward Hungary-style governance? - opinion

Concerns mount that Israel’s new legislation could reshape democracy in a Hungary-like direction.

|ByPAUL GROSS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll

Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

|ByMOSHE COHEN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attend a discussion at the plenum in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.

Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week

The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.

|ByKESHET NEEV

Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows

A new poll by ArPanel reveals strong backing among Israeli Arabs for a unified Joint List, with 82% in favor and a clear preference for new candidates in the upcoming Knesset election.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByJAMES GENN, MOSHE COHEN
Arab MK Ayman Odeh (at the plenum) and MK Ahmad Tibi (in the foreground) attend a Hadash-Ta'al faction meeting at the Knesset, February 2, 2026.

Benjamin Netanyahu: October 7 massacre was an 'intelligence failure, but not a betrayal'

On Iran, Netanyahu told the Knesset's defense committee that Israel would "respond with force never before seen" should the Islamic Republic choose to carry out strikes against Israeli targets.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByTZVI JASPER, KESHET NEEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Bennett adds Trump adviser, Netanyahu consultants to campaign team ahead of Israel elections

Fabrizio currently serves as a central adviser and pollster to US President Donald Trump. He also served as Trump's pollster during both the 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByKESHET NEEV, AMICHAI STEIN
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

IDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview

Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.

JANUARY 29, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a Special Session in his Honor of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

JANUARY 26, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

Bennett files police complaint against Likud over forged photo with Arab party heads

A petition will also be filed to Israel's Central Elections Committee over the forged picture, Bennett's party said.

JANUARY 26, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
A photo posted by Likud social media team depicting former prime minister Naftali Bennett alongside Arab MKs, January 26, 2026.

Liberman sends guidelines to opposition heads for post-Netanyahu gov't, excluding Gantz

The letter comes amid shifting dynamics within Israel’s opposition bloc as parties aim to gain enough seats to beat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next elections.

JANUARY 25, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Head of National Unity party Benny Gantz and head of Israel Beyteinu party Avigdor Liberman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 6, 2024.

With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.

JANUARY 23, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett seen with Gadi Eisenkot during a march in support of the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF, from the entrance of Jerusalem to the Knesset, January 15, 2026

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

JANUARY 23, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud

Eisenkot’s office confirmed his proposal to the rival party leaders to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, after it was initially reported on N12. 

JANUARY 21, 2026ByKESHET NEEV, TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot embrace at draft law protests in Jerusalem on January 15, 2026.