Naftali Bennett
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.
Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'This is not a ceasefire': Bennett, Eisenkot blast government as Hezbollah fire intensifies
"Residents of the north endured yet another weekend of lawlessness. They deserve to live in security, just like in Tel Aviv," Bennett said, following a sharp increase in Hezbollah rocket fire.
Israel's government is too big, too costly, and holding back the Start-Up Nation - opinion
Rising costs and falling efficiency point to deep structural problems in Israel’s public sector.
Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll
Before Bennett and Lapid merged, their separate lists held 31 seats combined, making the current decline even steeper, a loss of 9 mandates compared to their previous numbers.
Yesh Atid appoints Zionist Council head Oz Haim to Knesset, replacing MK Toporovsky
Haim has held the role of director general of the Zionist Council in Israel for over four years, which functions as a branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).
Gadi Eisenkot becomes Netanyahu’s strongest challenger - opinion
As Bennett gains ground, Eisenkot faces a defining decision over alliances, leadership, and the future of the opposition.
