Naftali Bennett

Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll

Meanwhile, the poll found that the Bennett-Lapid Together Party stopped its slide, stabilizing at 20 seats, and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Party fell one seat, also to 20.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.
Naftali Bennet speaks with Sivan Cohen-Saban on 103FM. July 2, 2026.

AI is Israel’s next national-security battlefield as global standing sinks, Bennett says

Naftali Bennett

Bennett promises to save NIS 8,000 per family

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, June 15, 2026.

Former PM Bennett unveils plan to lower Israel’s cost of living if victorious in Knesset election


Netanyahu, Herzog wish Trump a happy 80th birthday, praise his support of Israel-US alliance

"I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we ... bring the US - Israel alliance to greater heights," Netanyahu wrote.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll

This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.

A LIKUD supporter waves the party’s flag at a gathering, a show of grassroots loyalty which has long defined the movement, even as critics say its primaries have reshaped, and at times distorted, who rises within its ranks.

Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll

This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.

 U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum

Under the “From Tribes to People” proposal, all students would study a common curriculum that includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during an election event for the joint list “Together” ahead of the upcoming elections, in Haifa, June 2, 2026.

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community.

Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs

The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.

Netanyahu’s coalition criticizes cancellation of Lebanon strikes after Trump’s intervention

“This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump - ‘no’,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Lapid urges Eisenkot to join his alliance with Bennett to win upcoming elections, oust Netanayhu

The remarks were made at a faction press conference in the Knesset on Monday after the Together party dropped in the polls this past week, while Eisenkot’s Yashar! gained seats.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid at a party press conference in the Knesset, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added. 

Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

Bennett condemns Mamdani for not attending Israel Day Parade amid celebration preparation

Mamdani confirmed he would not be attending, making him the first NYC mayor not to participate since 1964. However, an X/Twitter post from the time showed he attended in 2024.

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu takes part in the New York City Israel Day Parade on May 31, 2026.