Naftali Bennett
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.
The Iran deal makes Israel’s next election so critical - opinion
Naftali Bennett warns Israel-US ties are weakening, urges overhaul of public diplomacy
'New Covenant': Bennett outlines plan to 'build Israel from scratch' in every major area of life
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
This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Under the “From Tribes to People” proposal, all students would study a common curriculum that includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.
Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs
The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu’s coalition criticizes cancellation of Lebanon strikes after Trump’s intervention
“This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump - ‘no’,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated.
Lapid urges Eisenkot to join his alliance with Bennett to win upcoming elections, oust Netanayhu
The remarks were made at a faction press conference in the Knesset on Monday after the Together party dropped in the polls this past week, while Eisenkot’s Yashar! gained seats.
Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report
Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added.
Bennett condemns Mamdani for not attending Israel Day Parade amid celebration preparation
Mamdani confirmed he would not be attending, making him the first NYC mayor not to participate since 1964. However, an X/Twitter post from the time showed he attended in 2024.
'This is not a ceasefire': Bennett, Eisenkot blast government as Hezbollah fire intensifies
"Residents of the north endured yet another weekend of lawlessness. They deserve to live in security, just like in Tel Aviv," Bennett said, following a sharp increase in Hezbollah rocket fire.
