Naftali Bennett
Bennett addresses leaked recording controversy: 'Ben-Gvir has no place in my government'
The change from the recording's phrase "I do not boycott" to the X post "There is no place for him in my government" is not just a semantic change; it represents a shift in Bennett's stance.
Naftali Bennett's big comeback: Can the ex-PM return from political hiatus to topple Netanyahu?
Israel creeps toward West Bank annexation as election season approaches - opinion
If the political elite keep performing for cameras, Israel will never be able to heal - editorial
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.
Israel should highlight diversity over panic about European Muslims - opinion
Rather than trafficking in demographic panic about European Muslims, Israeli leaders like Bennett could instead highlight the judges, doctors, engineers, and members of parliament among Arab Israelis
