Naftali Bennett

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.

Israelis attend a protest against the current Israeli government and the war in Tel Aviv, April 11, 2026.
Bereaved families opposing a state commission of inquiry protest outside a hearing on a petition demanding the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 23, 2026.

Opposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing

Naftali Bennett at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.

Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Bennett accidentally reveals identity of Shin Bet bodyguard, forced to delete social media post


Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to demand state probe on October 7 failures

"The people of Israel deserve answers about how the terrible failure happened and how to prevent it from happening again," former prime minister Naftali Bennett published on X/Twitter.

Protests in Tel Aviv demanding a new October 7 state probe.

Opposition holds 61-seat edge despite coalition drama, 'Maariv' poll finds

The new survey published Friday shows the anti-Netanyahu bloc held 61 seats as debate over Haredi draft, UN Gaza plan, and Saudi normalization roils politics.

Opposition lawmakers seen at the Knesset, October 27, 2025

Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll

Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Former Israeli prime minister Bennett warns foreign Gaza control would endanger Israel's security

Bennett criticized the potential involvement of Qatar and Turkey, referring to such a move as the Oslo Accords on steroids.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid hold a joint press conference at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 20, 2022.

Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return

The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.

IDF soldiers who served with Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014 form an honor guard over his coffin upon its return to Israel after over 11 years in Hamas captivity, November 9, 2025.

Israeli opposition voices support for IDF attorney's departure after right wing push

Leaders across Israel’s political spectrum, from Lapid and Gantz to Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, responded to IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation.

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as IDF Military Advocate General on October 31, pictured on September 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Fmr. prime minister Naftali Bennett: 'We need to dismantle the Education Ministry'

“In recent years, the State of Israel has ranked first in gaps in educational outcomes, and this is a terrible thing,” he said at the Re-education conference on Monday.

Former Prime Minister and former Minister of Education Naftali Bennett attends the Re-education Conference, alongside Oved Yizhakiel and Roni Lidor, on October 27, 2025

Bennett slams ‘unconstitutional’ bill linking party debts to new political campaign

Naftali Bennett called a Likud-backed bill “unconstitutional,” accusing the government of trying to block his 2026 comeback by forcing him to repay old party debts first.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett visits at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem day, May 26, 2025

Israeli spy for Iran, Moti Maman, petitions court after moshav rejects his residency

Mordechai “Moti” Maman, currently serving ten years in prison for spying for Iran, has been trying to register as a resident of northern Israel moshav Bustan Hagalil.

 Moti Maman, 73, accused of visit Iran twice and being in contact with Iranian intelligence, arrives for a court hearing at the court in Beersheba, September 19, 2024.

Former PM Naftali Bennett's X account posts suspicious scam link in apparent hack

"The Israel News app is now available. Download it and share your thoughts. Exclusive to Israelis. Currently available only on Windows," the post's caption reads. 

Naftali Bennett.