Naftali Bennett

Operation Roaring Lion has little effect in Israel's political arena, poll finds

The war does not appear to have substantially altered Israeli voting patterns, with Netanyahu's Likud only gaining one seat.

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.
 L-R: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Minister Benny Gantz

Gantz gives PM ‘full backing,' calls to topple Iranian regime after joint security assessment

MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

Israeli elections: New poll shows Eisenkot gain, Bennett dip, blocs frozen at 60–50

A demonstrator holds a burning photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Paris, France, January 11, 2026

As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion


Bennett pushes for billions of shekels to be redirected to reservists over draft dodgers

Bennett discussed his outline for the draft law, which would grant benefits to active reservists, including assistance with apartment purchases and benefits regarding daycare and state services.

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.

Netanyahu vows to block Iran's nuclear ambitions, accuses opposition of courting Muslim Brotherhood

PM defends haredi conscription bill, backs politically appointed probe into October 7 massacre.

Netanyahu addresses Knesset at 40-signature debate on ‘extremist government’ in Jerusalem, January 6.

Israeli indicted in Iranian espionage plot targeting former PM Naftali Bennett

The suspect, Lachao Damsash, was in contact with Iranian intelligence elements and carried out a range of tasks at their direction in exchange for payment.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at Tel Aviv University, December 9, 2025

How Israel's migration figures are liable to affect the next election results - opinion

The figures show that the number of Israelis who left Israel for in excess of nine months in the years 2023-2025 is around 211,000.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Handala hackers claim to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone, share pictures, videos online

The Iranian hackers shared a series of photos, including one of Shaked at a meeting with Bennett and another of her posing with several IDF soldiers.

Hackers from the Handala group claimed to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone.

Bennett says Netanyahu’s advisers damaged relations with Egypt, deserve life imprisonment

“Section 121 of the Criminal Law explicitly states that a person who deliberately harms Israel’s relations with another country faces up to life imprisonment," Bennett said.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at Tel Aviv University, December 9, 2025

Mossad spurs Iran protests, says agents with demonstrators in Farsi message

As protests grow across Iran, the Mossad posted an unusual Farsi message urging demonstrators to act, saying it is with them in the streets, amid rising economic pressure and public unrest.

Illustrative Mossad agent.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.

Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

Qatargate resurfaces: What was really happening inside Netanyahu's office?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Whether both scandals were reckless media manipulation, systemic mismanagement, or something darker – the common denominator is a flawed judgment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Iran-linked spy suspect arrested near former Israeli prime minister’s home

Vadim Kupriyanov, an Israeli in his 40s, was arrested in December 2025 for allegedly working with Iranian intelligence, carrying out security missions for payment over the past two months.

 Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrives to testify at the commission of inquiry into Nahal Tzafit disaster in Tel Aviv, August 1, 2022