Naftali Bennett
Eisenkot's Yashar ties Netanyahu's Likud at 21 seats as opposition regains Knesset majority - poll
The poll suggests growing voter dissatisfaction with both Likud and Bennett's alliance, with Eisenkot's Yashar emerging as a major beneficiary and the opposition regaining a potential majority.
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel
Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy ahead of elections
Iran keeps striking ships in Strait of Hormuz as deal signing looms
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds
While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.
Netanyahu says Israel was not briefed on US-Iran deal, Trump weighs $300 billion Iran fund
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Bennett launches critique against Netanyahu, claims he is the 'only one' who can defeat him
"The current government is no longer capable of advancing Israel," said the former prime minister during an interview with KAN News.
Netanyahu, Herzog wish Trump a happy 80th birthday, praise his support of Israel-US alliance
"I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we ... bring the US - Israel alliance to greater heights," Netanyahu wrote.
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
This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Under the “From Tribes to People” proposal, all students would study a common curriculum that includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.
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.
