Naftali Bennett

Far-Right MK's destruction of Palestinian monument fuels clash over IDF role in West Bank

Sukkot's behavior is a "disgrace" to public leaders, Eisenkot stated. "He lied and deceived the IDF and its commanders, harmed security and tarnished the entire State of Israel."

MK Zvi Sukkot and several others seen smashing a monument in in Kafr Madama near Nablus, August 25, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the phone on September 04, 2019.

‘Have a problem, call the PM,’ says Netanyahu as he gives out his number in campaign video

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a joint election campaign event with former Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid of their joint party on August 20, 2026 in Ramat Hasharon, Israel.

Bennett: Next gov't will declare national education emergency, address teacher shortage

A drone view of an election billboard by Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party depicting Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem and a text in Hebrew that reads "They Want Netanyahu to Lose, Don't let them Win."

Israel’s election is approaching, but candidates are offering slogans instead of policies - opinion


Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

To the attention of all my colleagues in the opposition: Only a firm decision by all of us to adhere to these principles and maintain a bloc-wide strategy will bring us a clear and decisive victory.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Netanyahu calls to fire defiant airport workers, Regev vows strike leaders will pay 'heavy price'

Netanyahu's comments come as a surprise workers' strike at Ben-Gurion concluded at 3:00 p.m. after disrupting the travel plans of approximately 100,000 passengers.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Lapid: Israel's foreign relations 'disaster,' must be considered integral part of national security

Lapid said Israel's diplomatic relationships could bolster its access to advanced weapons, intelligence cooperation, technology, energy, scientific partnerships and global markets.

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Eisenkot's Yashar party takes one seat lead over Likud following Monday's primaries - poll

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party emerged as the largest party with 24 seats following Monday's contentious Likud primary, with the opposition bloc leading the coalition 57 seats to 52.

Head of the Yashar party Gadi Eisenkott, Members and supporters attend an agriculture-focused election campaign conference of the Yashar party ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections, at the Drom HaSharon Regional Council building in central Israel, July 27, 2026.

Bennett: Israel must remove Qatari, Turkish influence from Gaza, replace with Egypt

"Artificial intelligence is the next arms race of superpowers, and despite the current government's lag in the last four years, we will not let Israel fall behind," Bennett also said.

Bennett speaks at a B'Yachad campaign event in Tel Aviv, August 19, 2026.

'October 7, haredi-lite list': Eisenkot, Bennett, opposition leaders react to Likud's primaries

Gadi Eisenkot called the Likud slate the "October 7 list," while Yair Lapid said the party "needs a break from power" and Avigdor Liberman accused it of becoming "haredi-lite."

Likud primaries held on Monday.

Treat weapons smuggling for what it is: Terrorism – opinion

When Naftali Bennett was prime minister, Negev residents had less to fear from the Bedouin community. Now, kibbutzim in the region must constantly listen to gunfire ringing through the night

Residents in the South call for increased security measures in the Negev in January.

Trump hints at endorsing candidate in Israeli election, despite calling it best to 'stay out'

Speaking to FOX's Trey Yingst in a phone call, Trump noted that "I think it's most appropriate for me to stay out of the Israeli elections," adding that "I may endorse somebody."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion

Praise to America for the Jared Kushner-driven initiative to stop Hamas and Hezbollah, but make no mistake, apart from the IDF, no external good-willed individual can stop these terrorists

People gather on a crowded beach in Gaza City in July.

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

Regardless of who is competing in Israel’s upcoming elections, what must remain a top priority is to keep an eye on which politician intends to do what with the power bestowed upon them.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026