Naftali Bennett
Lapid rejects Democrats merger, says divide with Yair Golan mirrors gap with Netanyahu
Lapid said that the difference between him and Golan is comparable to the difference between him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “They are Left-wing, I am Center,” he said.
Why did Lapid launch 'doom campaign' before election was even called? - analysis
Israeli ex-PM Naftali Bennett indicates he will not form gov't with Netanyahu after elections
Bennett’s poll surge could be pushing him toward Likud, Yesh Atid MK warns
WATCH: Bennett denounces Palestinian state recognition: ‘Palestine today means Paris tomorrow'
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett cautioned European nations that the recognition of a Palestinian state will only breed more terrorism across the globe.
No. 32: Naftali Bennett: The former Israeli PM who may shape the nation's future
Without building a party, offering a platform, or unveiling a team, Naftali Bennett has already shifted the political map.
Likud's strength drops amid Gaza City op. as Bennett-Eisenkot threaten to close gap - poll
Following Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings of international isolation, which rattled the stock market, the coalition bloc has weakened to 49 Knesset seats, while the opposition stands at 61 seats.
Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds
In addition, the survey queried opinions on whether the strikes are likely to affect the chances of reaching a deal to release the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas's captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll
A new poll shows a slight boost for Netanyahu’s coalition following the IDF’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar, amid terror attacks and IDF casualties, as well as widespread public support for the strikes.
Unity that goes beyond ego: The needed change in Israel's political sphere - opinion
Israelis cannot afford to be fooled again by familiar faces offering the same old policies just with different authors.
Lapid, Eisenkot agree to meet with 'Change Bloc' leaders to set guidelines for next gov't
With the next elections currently scheduled for October 2026, the "Change Bloc" aims to deepen coordination and begin formulating the basic principles for the next government.
An Opposition’s orchestra, or just rearranging furniture? - analysis
As the upcoming 2026 elections loom in the not-so-distant future, the politicking has already begun.
Bennett, Eisenkot discuss creating ‘new leadership for Israel' to replace current gov't
Eisenkot and Bennett shared that they had discussed the “deterioration of Israel’s international standing, and actions toward creating a new and better leadership for Israel."
Netanyahu's coalition weakens as Bennett's party gains momentum - poll
The poll also found that over a third of Israelis supported a proposal by Nathan Eshel to hold elections with two ballots, one for the prime minister and one for Knesset.
