Naftali Bennett
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
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
'Traitor,' 'Enemy of Israel': Dozens protest outside IDF chief's home after soldier punishment
The protesters held signs reading “traitor, enemy of Israel,” played loud music, and waved Israeli flags. Dozens of activists took part in the protest.
Why polarization, not Iran or Hamas, will decide Israel's next election - analysis
As Israel heads toward another election, the country’s deepest divides may no longer be external enemies – but itself
Bennett warns Netanyahu over draft evasion, IDF manpower issues during Knesset visit
Former PM Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Netanyahu over the IDF manpower crisis, draft evasion, and the outgoing government’s controversial draft bill.
Bennett’s UAE plans prompted Netanyahu office to reveal secret wartime visit - report
Prime Minister’s Office feared former prime minister’s Abu Dhabi meetings would create impression that Bennett was welcome in the Gulf while Netanyahu was not, according to N12.
Israel’s Right needs renewal after October 7, not loyalty politics or ambiguity - opinion
Israel’s political future after October 7 may depend on rebuilding the right around national purpose instead of loyalty politics.
Are new Knesset proposals pushing Israel toward Hungary-style governance? - opinion
Concerns mount that Israel’s new legislation could reshape democracy in a Hungary-like direction.
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.
Bennett calls to dissolve Knesset, form constitution at kick-off party event with Lapid
The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.
Can Naftali Bennett win Israel without belonging to anyone? - analysis
Bennett has never built a home. Bayit Yehudi was a vehicle. Yamina was a vehicle. Bennett 2026 was a vehicle. Together, his new merger with Lapid, is a vehicle.
