Naftali Bennett

By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.

A GOVERNMENT many assumed could not survive October 7 has, for now, endured. Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the vote on state budget in the Knesset, on Sunday.
Naftali Bennett

Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Bennett draws coalition line: No government with those who do not serve - interview

Ultra orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.

Netanyahu, Bismuth to advance controversial haredi draft bill amid IDF manpower shortage


Israeli opposition voices support for IDF attorney's departure after right wing push

Leaders across Israel’s political spectrum, from Lapid and Gantz to Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, responded to IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation.

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as IDF Military Advocate General on October 31, pictured on September 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Fmr. prime minister Naftali Bennett: 'We need to dismantle the Education Ministry'

“In recent years, the State of Israel has ranked first in gaps in educational outcomes, and this is a terrible thing,” he said at the Re-education conference on Monday.

Former Prime Minister and former Minister of Education Naftali Bennett attends the Re-education Conference, alongside Oved Yizhakiel and Roni Lidor, on October 27, 2025

Bennett slams ‘unconstitutional’ bill linking party debts to new political campaign

Naftali Bennett called a Likud-backed bill “unconstitutional,” accusing the government of trying to block his 2026 comeback by forcing him to repay old party debts first.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett visits at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem day, May 26, 2025

Israeli spy for Iran, Moti Maman, petitions court after moshav rejects his residency

Mordechai “Moti” Maman, currently serving ten years in prison for spying for Iran, has been trying to register as a resident of northern Israel moshav Bustan Hagalil.

 Moti Maman, 73, accused of visit Iran twice and being in contact with Iranian intelligence, arrives for a court hearing at the court in Beersheba, September 19, 2024.

Former PM Naftali Bennett's X account posts suspicious scam link in apparent hack

"The Israel News app is now available. Download it and share your thoughts. Exclusive to Israelis. Currently available only on Windows," the post's caption reads. 

Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu gains traction while opposition loses seats after hostage deal, new poll reveals

A poll by Maariv revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud gained three seats after the announcement of the hostage deal, while the opposition lost its majority to establish a new government.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan

Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.

Blue and White leader and MK Benny Gantz arrives for a meeting of opposition party leaders at a hotel in Tel Aviv, October 8, 2025

Netanyahu, Bennett neck and neck as opposition holds majority despite coalition gains - poll

Within the opposition, Naftali Bennett's faction experienced the most significant movement, gaining two seats to reach a total of 22.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)

Netanyahu's coalition continues to crumble as opposition surges ahead - poll

As Israel continues to operate in Gaza City, the opposition bloc strengthened this week, reaching a majority of 62 seats, compared to 48 for Netanyahu’s coalition.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet seen at the Knesset plenum, June 11, 2025

Bennett, Eisenkot's 'Change Bloc' could redefine Israel’s future, say leading scholars

Professors Uriel Abulof and Yossi Shain tell The Media Line that the opposition’s fate hinges on legitimacy, unity, and courage to build a true democratic alternative.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu sits among his cabinet members as the Knesset passes a resolution, in favor of applying sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, last month.