Yair Lapid

No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’

Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.

B'Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett sits down with The Jerusalem Post at his party's headquarters, central Israel, September 4, 2026
(L-R clockwise) Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, Arye Deri, Gideon Sa'ar, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman, Yuli Edelstein.

No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023

Bennett confirms Netanyahu was warned by UAE of Sinwar threat before Oct. 7

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends an election campaign event for his B'Yachad party, in Ramat Hasharon, August 20, 2026

Bennett presents B'Yachad party slate, revealing list ahead of October elections


A-G Baharav-Miara: Gov't not complying with court order undermines basic rule of law

President Herzog warned that refusing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling is a "red line," as opposition leaders accused the government of triggering Israel's most serious constitutional crisis.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll

Meanwhile, the poll found that the Bennett-Lapid Together Party stopped its slide, stabilizing at 20 seats, and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Party fell one seat, also to 20.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, June 21, 2026.

Israel’s opposition voters back policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu - opinion

A new survey finds Israel's center-right opposition favors diplomacy, regional ties, and policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Gadi Eisenkot launches Yashar! Knesset election campaign, vows to govern for all Israelis

Gadi Eisenkot launched Yashar!’s election campaign, presenting plans on security, the economy, education, national service, PTSD care, and immigration as the party rises in polls.

Israeli opposition leader and former military chief, Gadi Eisenkot, reacts as he launches an election campaign for Yashar, his new political party, at an event near Hod Hasharon, Israel, June 30, 2026.

'A national disgrace': Netanyahu, MKs decry rabbi who hurled abuse at Zamir at anti-draft rally

On Monday, the rabbi verbally attacked Zamir, saying, "may his name and memory be erased," after a soldier was sent to prison because he wore a 'Messiah' patch.

ULTRA-ORTHODOX Jewish men attend a rally against the imprisonment of yeshiva students who failed to comply with military recruitment orders, in Bnei Brak, June 29, 2026.

Israel’s ministerial bloat is starting to look like the Soviet Union - opinion

Israel’s bloated cabinet wastes taxpayer money, weakens governance, and exists largely to satisfy coalition politics.

From left: Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Deputy Prime Minister Abir Kara.

Shahar Varon to join Together's Knesset list and lead new IDF rehab program, Bennett announces

October 7 veteran Shahar Varon will be included on Together's list for the upcoming elections, serving as the leader of a new initiative to treat wounded IDF soldiers.

Shahar Varon and Naftali Bennett after Varon joined the Together party.

Likud breaks Iran war decline, gains one seat, as Together continues downward trend - poll

Since the merger between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, the joint party has lost 10 seats in about two months and has declined this week to just 18 seats.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025.

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.

Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot at a march for conscripting haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy ahead of elections

The plan is said to be aimed at boosting the country's technological edge and positioning Israel as a global and regional leader in artificial intelligence.

Former Israeli Prime Minister and head of newly merged 'Together' party, Naftali Bennet speaks at a press conference at the Israeli parliament on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.