Naftali Bennett
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.
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
Bennett calls to dissolve Knesset, form constitution at kick-off party event with Lapid
Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video
Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
Israeli politics shaken as Bennett and Lapid join forces again - analysis
On paper, Bennett and Lapid had no business being allied. However, the personal trust between them is the central campaign promise.
Former PMs Bennett, Lapid hold press conference, launch unified party for Knesset elections
Space has been left for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot to join the former prime ministers' merger as well, Bennett’s office told The Jerusalem Post.
Likud no longer the largest party in Knesset in latest election poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
Opposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing
“Anyone who says ‘later’ about investigating the October 7 massacre means ‘never,” Bennett said.
Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.
Bennett accidentally reveals identity of Shin Bet bodyguard, forced to delete social media post
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed the security guard’s name and picture, both of which are prohibited by Shin Bet for safety reasons.
Israel to mark Independence Day with 'heads held high', says Bennett as opposition honors fallen
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett told The Jerusalem Post that while Israel remembers those who were lost, it also embraces the families who sacrificed “what was most precious to them."
Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll
Gadi Eisenkot gathered 27% of the votes in the latest Maariv survey over who should lead the opposition, while Naftali Bennett received 16%, and Yair Lapid ended last with 6%.
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat
Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but face sharp criticism from haredi parties.
